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O rare sympathies! happy rakes united!

There Mamurra the woman, here a Caesar.

Who can wonder? An ugly brand on either,

His, true Formian, his, politely Roman,

Rests indelible, in the bone residing. 5

Either infamous, each a twin dishonour,

Bookish brethren, a dainty pair pedantic;

One adultrous, as hungry he; with equal

Parts in women, a lusty corporation.

O rare sympathies! happy rakes united! 10

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