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FORLORN
Bantering bridesman, reddening priest, Tower and altar trembling . . .  In the night, O the night, When the mind is failing!
vii.Mother, dare you kill your child? How your hand is shaking!Daughter of the seed of Cain, What is this you’re taking? . . .  In the night, O the night, While the house is sleeping.
viii.Dreadful! has it come to this, O unhappy creature?
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