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“Inured to regulation,

He will subordinate

His will to our Tsar’s wishes,—

Save money for the State.

“And then, as greater safeguard,

To the outfit we may add

Some clever literary

And theologic lad.

The Minister of Safety,

Devoid of argument,

As last, sent his proposal,

A well sealed document—