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THE EASIEST REVENGE by WILLIAM WATSON

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First Line: IF ONE WHO LACKS NO JUST APPLAUSE, AND WHO
Last Line: OR GALL HIM MORE.

IF one who lacks no just applause, and who
Stands like a living simile of success,
Should yet have sought to pierce me through and through
With his renowned pen-poniard, o'er and o'er,
Should I forgive him? Yes!
Nothing could cost me less,
Or gall @3him@1 more.



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