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GOOD FOR EVIL by RICHARD GARNETT (1835-1906)

First Line: HITHER, DEAR MUSE, I PRAY, AND WITH THEE BEAR
Last Line: WHO TEMPTS ME TO OBLIVION OF THEE.
Subject(s): TEMPTATION;

HITHER, dear Muse, I pray, and with thee bear
A madrigal for Melite the fair,
Evil with good repaying; for 'tis she
Who tempts me to oblivion of thee.



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