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HAPPY
 You need not wave me from you. I would leap into your grave.****
vi.My warrior of the Holy Cross and of the conquering sword, The roses that you cast aside—once more I bring you these.No nearer? do you scorn me when you tell me O my lord, You would not mar the beauty of your bride with your disease.
vii.You say your body is so foul—then here I stand apart,
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