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3 For all kinds of drudgery he made him to serve, And still to keep him as a eorpscorps [sic] of reserve; Sueh a beautiful young man was not in the plaeeplace [sic], None could eomparecompare [sic] with him in stature and graeegrace [sic]. The charming Miss Katie was oft in the way, One day in love's passion she to him did say— My dear eousincousin [sic] Grigor, I've something to tell, Which now from my bosom this day I reveal:

You know that with lovers I'm plagued to the heart, But you are the object that makes me to smart; If you do but love me, dear eousincousin [sic], said she, I'm happy for ever, so therefore be free. Then, said he, dear Katie, I'm all in a stun, I suppose your intentions are nothing but fun; But had I a subject to balaneebalance [sic] with you, I'd think myself happy your suit I might trow.

O, said she, dear Grigor, I'm no way in jest, And if you deny me then death's my request; You know the substaneesubstance [sic] and wealth that I have, 'Tis enough to uphold us both gallant and brave. I know that my parents for more riches are bent, But a few years by nature will make them extinct. Till whiehwhich [sic] time, my Grigor, I do make this vow, That I never will marry another but you.

O, then he eonsentedconsented [sic] and flew to her arms, And said, my dear Katie, I'm killed by your eharmscharms [sic]; But if your parents this fond love should know, They soon will cause our sad overthrow. Of that, my clear Grigor, be silent I pray, This night we will part, and will meet the next day,