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INJURED INNOCENCE. 
And upright stands his trembling hairs— 
Had slain six monstrous Rats! 
These were the thieves that stole the eggs, 
It plainly now appear’d ; 
Wii11aM, with wonder, cried “I” figs !"— 
And scarce could stand upon his legs, 
Whilst he most humbly pardon begs, 
And Romeo’s fame was clear’d! 
rence ee 
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