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THE SMELL OF THE SACRIFICE by ROBERT HERRICK

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First Line: THE GODS REQUIRE THE THIGHES
Last Line: YET LOVE THE SMELL OF MEAT.
The Gods require the thighes
Of Beeves for sacrifice;
Which rosted, we the steam
Must sacrifice to them:
Who though they do not eat,
Yet love the smell of meat.




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