And for it thou hast got to thank thyself.

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THE husband, while the holy pastor spoke,

Appeared to grumble and his stars invoke.

The wife was in a rage, and 'gan to scold:

Said she to Peter, wretch that I behold!

Thou'lt be through life a prey to pain and grief,

Come not to me and bray and hope relief,

The worthy pastor would have us procured