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14 I said "You'll visit here no more,
 * If you attempt the Guy.

I'll have no bonfires on my floor— And, as for scratching at the door,
 * I'd like to see you try!"

"The Third was written to protect
 * The interests of the Victim,

And tells us, as I recollect, To treat him with a grave respect,
 * And not to contradict him."

"That's plain," said I, "as Tare and Tret,
 * To any comprehension:

I only wish some Ghosts I've met Would not so constantly forget
 * The maxim that you mention!"

"Perhaps," he said, "you first transgressed
 * The laws of hospitality:

All Ghosts instinctively detest The Man that fails to treat his guest
 * With proper cordiality.