But I'd barter ten years of existence
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For power to cause thee a pang.= O! had I the wand of a wizard, `A Nemesis cruel I'd bribe To torture that Israelite's gizzard, `And caution the rest of his tribe.= O! ye who are fond of excitement, `Ye students of Med'cine and Law, Be warned by this awful indictment, `And never give Moses your paw!= From Moses who spoiled the Egyptian, `To Moses who buys your old clo',
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