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xxii.See, I sinn’d but for a moment. I repented and repent, And trust myself forgiven by the God to whom I kneel.A little nearer? Yes. I shall hardly be content Till I be leper like yourself, my love, from head to heel.
xxiii.O foolish dreams, that you, that I, would slight our marriage oath I held you at that moment even dearer than before;Now God has made you leper in His loving care for both,
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