C. Oh! but he surely will on me depend,
Nor dare to doubt the firmness of his friend.
D. Be not secure; the very best have foes, }
And facts they would not to the world expose; }
And these he may be told, if he converse with those. }
C. Speak you in friendship?—let it be sincere
And naked truth—and what have I to fear?
D. I speak in friendship; and I do confess
If I were you, the Truth should wear a dress:
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