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104 In the teeth of things forbid
 * And Reason overthrown,

Helen stood by me, she did,
 * Helen all alone!

When, at last, we heard the Fires
 * Dull and die away,

When, at last, our linked desires
 * Dragged us up to day,

When, at last, our souls were rid
 * Of what that Night had shown,

Helen passed from me, she did,
 * Helen all alone!

Let her go and find a mate,
 * As I will find a bride,

Knowing naught of Limbo Gate
 * Or Who are penned inside.

There is knowledge God forbid
 * More than one should own.

So Helen went from me, she did, Oh my soul, be glad she did!
 * Helen all alone!