Virtue could see to do what Virtue would by her own radiant light, though sun and moon where in the flat sea sunk.
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Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled Yea, even that which mischief meant most harm Shall in the happy trial prove most glory.John Milton
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Is of such power to stir up joy as this,
To life so friendly, or so cool to thirst.
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Thy liquid notes that close the eye of day.
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I fled, and cried out Death!
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Such as may make thee search the coffers round.
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O unexpected stroke, worse than of Death!
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