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First Line: Whilst it doth rain, freeze, snow
Last Line: Less than a naked slave endures for fear?
Subject(s): Slavery


Whilst it doth rain, freeze, snow;
Whilst coldest winds do blow,
How clad does the poor captive go?
No furs has he to wrap his body in;
Nay more, he cares for none,
But scorns all weathers in his naked skin;
Fear makes him make no moan.
He has upon his back
The marks of many a wand;
Yet (after stripes) he is not slack
To kiss his master's hand.
And shall I then for love, repine to bear
Less than a naked slave endures for fear?





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