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Of painter's-practice—learned, at least,
 How expeditiously is plied
A work in fresco—never ceased
 When once begun—a day, each side.

25.
"So, Buti—(he's with God)—begins:
 First covers up the shrine all round
With hoarding; then, as like as twins,
 Paints, t'other side the burial-ground,
New Mary, every point the same;
 Next, sluices over, as agreed,
The old; and last—but, spoil the game
 By telling you? Not I, indeed!