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Rh Thrust into a cramped up corner. These rustic raiders stood horrified Before this awful spectacle! This awful deed committed by the students In this ancient seat of learning, By the students of Castleton Medical College. The husband identified the remains, Could say they were his wife's, under oath, The body that was stolen from the graveyard. From the sacred graveyard in Hubbardton, From the land of battle, but not of song.

By way of compromise with these raiders, This rustic cavalry from Hubbardton, The students offered to throw in the head If they would leave this land in peace, Leave this ancient seat of learning, Leave this land of slates and quarries. They picked up this human merchandise,