But when one his own sheep knoweth,
Then men's eyes cannot deceive him,
When they deem with kindly purpose,
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And with fondness weak to flatter.
Thou, when thou did'st lead thine army
For Helen's sake—(I will not hide it)—
Wast to me as one whose features
Have been limned by unskilled artist,
Guiding ill the helm of reason,