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⟨But⟩ Braco Duff; in rage enough,
⟨He⟩ first laid hands on me;
⟨And⟩ if that death would not prevent,
⟨Avenged⟩ wou'd I be.
⟨As⟩ for my life, it is but short
when I shall be no more;
⟨To⟩ part with life I am content,
as any ⟨heretofore⟩:
⟨Therefore⟩, good people all, take heed,
this warning take by me,
⟨According⟩ to the lives you lead,
rewarded you will be.
THE SPRIG OF SHELELA.
⟨In Love⟩ is the soul of a dear Irishman,
He loves all that is Lovely,
He loves what he can,
With his Sprig of Shelela,
And Shamrock so Green.
His heart is right honest,
