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This lost soul looked them over one and all
Now sickened at the heart’s root; for he knew
This night was one of those when he would fall
And scream alone (such things they made him do)
And roll upon the floor. The madness grew
Wild at his breast, but still his brain was clear
That he could watch the moment coming near.
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But, ere it came, he heard a sound, half groan,