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 Go bend the knee At Vice's shrine, Of life with me All hope resign. Farewell!

Hail the Bridegroom—hail the Bride! When the nuptial knot is tied; Every day will bring some joy That can never, never cloy!

Enter, who listens

Excuse me, I'm a virtuous person now— That's why I wed you! And I to Margaret must keep my vow! Have I misread you? Oh, joy! with newly kindled rapture warmed, I kneel before you! [Kneels. I once disliked you; now that I've reformed, How I adore you! [They embrace.

Hail the Bridegroom—hail the Bride! When the nuptial knot is tied; Every day will bring some joy That can never, never cloy!

Richard, of him I love bereft, Through thy design, Thou art the only one that's left, So I am thine! [They embrace.