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...hand a sickle he did holde, To reape the ripened fruits the which the earth had yold. XXXI. Lastly, came Winter cloathed all in frize, Chattering his teeth for cold that did him chill ; Whil'st on his hoary beard his breath did freese, And the dull drops, that from his purpled bill...

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