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Did but the lawless angels see that door,

They would fall, slain by everlasting peace;

And when such angels knock upon our doors

Who goes with them must drive through the same storm.

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A little queer old woman cloaked in green,

Who came to beg a porringer of milk.

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The good people go asking milk and fire

Upon May Eve—Woe on the house that gives,

For they have power upon it for a year.

I knew you would bring evil on the house.

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Who was she?