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The infernal passions; Vengeance, seeking blood, And Avarice; and Envy's harpy fangs Pollute the immortal shrine of Liberty, Dismay her votaries, and disgrace her name. Respect is due to principle; and they, Who suffer for their conscience, have a claim, Whate'er that principle may be, to praise. These ill‐starr'd Exiles then, who, bound by ties, To them the bonds of honour; who resign'd Their country to preserve them, and now seek In England an asylum­—well deserve To find that (every prejudice forgot, Which pride and ignorance teaches), we for them Feel as our brethren; and that English hearts, Of just compassion ever own the sway, As truly as our element, the deep,