‘I am no Homers Hero you all know’  26441

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  • first line (public domain):
    I am no Homers Hero you all know
    I profess not Generosity to a Foe
    My Generosity is to my Friends
    That for Friendship I may make amends.
    The Generous to Enemies promotes their Ends
    And becomes the Enemy & Betrayer of his Friends.
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Locations in Harold's Library

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