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Caesar begins by pitying the kind of life led by poor dogs such as Luath , and Luath agrees that life among the poor has its disadvantages but that it also has its compensations : knew stout lads ; But how it comes , I never kent yet , ...
Caesar begins by pitying the kind of life led by poor dogs such as Luath , and Luath agrees that life among the poor has its disadvantages but that it also has its compensations : knew stout lads ; But how it comes , I never kent yet , ...
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Clovenfoot splashes ; brimstone bowl scald O thou ! whatever title suit thee , Auld Hornie , Satan , Nick , or Clootie , Wha in yon cavern grim an ' sootie , Clos'd under hatches , Spairges about the brunstane cootie , To scaud poor ...
Clovenfoot splashes ; brimstone bowl scald O thou ! whatever title suit thee , Auld Hornie , Satan , Nick , or Clootie , Wha in yon cavern grim an ' sootie , Clos'd under hatches , Spairges about the brunstane cootie , To scaud poor ...
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“ As things are , I can end this poem by saying formally , ' your humble servant ” , ' he virtually says ; ' but if only you were as poor and unfortunate as myself , I could address you without constraint as friend and brother .
“ As things are , I can end this poem by saying formally , ' your humble servant ” , ' he virtually says ; ' but if only you were as poor and unfortunate as myself , I could address you without constraint as friend and brother .
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