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2. His manifest betrayal by a friend
Why does the desertion of Jamie make that of others seem nothing?
13. Yet not as they for whom tears fall like dew etc.
Hugh’s tears are not shallow; they indicate a lasting sorrow.
Those who weep easily, easily forget.
18. He lay, a gray old ruin of a man, etc.
Both physically and emotionally, a remarkable metaphor.
20. And then at length, as from the long ago, etc.
His suffering makes the time of friendship seem long ago. A song may be both sweet and sad, as may also love.