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These were his traits of worth:—And must we lose them now!—And shall the scene no more show forthHis sternly pleasing brow!Alas, the moral brings a tear!—'Tis all a transient hour below;And we that would detain thee here,Ourselves as fleetly go!Yet shall our latest ageThis parting scene review:—Pride of the British stage,A long and last adieu!
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