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one of these was a singular custom which prevailed 
when the papal rule was more extended. The pope 
then sent annually to the prince most in his favour 
a golden and perfumed Rose. 
Admired and prized by ail, to English hearts the 
Rose should be especially dear, for she is the em- 
blem of our own fair land. May no stain shade 
her brightness ; but, wreathed as now with laurel, 
may she ever bloom — the Symbol of honour, jus¬ 
tice, and freedom ! 
