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452 The Malay—took the Pearl— Not—I—the Earl— I—feared the Sea—too much Unsanctified—to touch— Praying that I might be Worthy—the Destiny— The Swarthy fellow swam— And bore my Jewel—Home— Home to the Hut! What lot Had I—the Jewel—got— Borne on a Dusky Breasty— I had not deemed a Vest Of Amber—fit— The Negro never knew I—wooed it—too— To gain, or be undone— Alike to Him—One—
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