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Page 139 - And strictly weighs, in apprehension clear, Things as they are, and not as they appear. With thee good-humour tempers lively wit ; Enthron'd with judgment, candour loves to sit, And nature gave thee, open to distress, A heart to pity, and a hand to bless.