They will not study, and they dare not fight[45].

These are, with us, a slavish, knavish crew,

Shame and dishonour to the name of Jew;

The poorest masters of the meanest arts,

With cunning heads, and cold and cautious hearts;

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They grope their dirty way to petty gains,

While poorly paid for their nefarious pains.

Amazing race! deprived of land and laws,

A general language, and a public cause;