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four boards of the coffin lid Heard all the dead man did.

The first curse was in his mouth, Made of grave's mould and deadly drouth.

The next curse was in his head, Made of God's work discomfited.

The next curse was in his hands, Made out of two grave-bands.

The next curse was in his feet, Made out of a grave-sheet.

"I had fair coins red and white, And my name was as great light;

I had fair clothes green and red, And strong gold bound round my head.