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From me, Aurelia! you desired
Your proper praise to know;
Well! you're the Fair by all admired—
Some twenty years ago.
First published in Morning Post, Oct. 2, 1802.
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FOR A HOUSE-DOG'S COLLAR
When thieves come, I bark: when gallants, I am still—
So perform both my Master's and Mistress's will.
First published in Morning Post, Oct. 2, 1802. Included in The Friend (title, 'For a French House-Dog's Collar'), No. 12, Nov. 9, 1809.