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Strana 244 - So foon to fever this frail mortal frame, Is but a feather's printlefs touch, compar'd To this my deepeft wound, which now I feel In tearing thus my faithful heart from thine ! Each moment that we linger but increafes Our mutual pangs ; then take in this embrace My latefr- benediction ! LADY RUssEL.