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第178章

THE CONTRACT.

I gave myself to him, And took himself for pay.

The solemn contract of a life Was ratified this way.

The wealth might disappoint, Myself a poorer prove Than this great purchaser suspect, The daily own of Love Depreciate the vision;But, till the merchant buy, Still fable, in the isles of spice, The subtle cargoes lie.

At least, 't is mutual risk,-- Some found it mutual gain;

Sweet debt of Life, -- each night to owe, Insolvent, every noon.