That so our work may end

As Justice wills, who takes our side at last;

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Now for the tongue of bitter hate let tongue

Of bitter hate be given. Loud and long

The voice of Vengeance claiming now her debt;

And for the murderous blow

Let him who slew with murderous blow repay.

“That the wrong-doer bear the wrong he did,”

Thrice-ancient saying of a far-off time,[[421]]