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I gave myself to him,
\nAnd took himself for pay.
\nThe solemn contract of a life
\nWas ratified this way.<\/p>\n

The wealth might disappoint,
\nMyself a poorer prove
\nThan this great purchaser suspect,
\nThe daily own of Love<\/p>\n

Depreciate the vision;
\nBut, till the merchant buy,
\nStill fable, in the isles of spice,
\nThe subtle cargoes lie.<\/p>\n

At least, ‘t is mutual risk, —
\nSome found it mutual gain;
\nSweet debt of Life, — each night to owe,
\nInsolvent, every noon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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