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But, what was her dismay, to find
That Lubin was the gypsy bold;
The cunning, fortune-telling hind
Who had the artful story told—
Who thus, was curd of jealous pain,—
"And got his ten pounds back again!
Thus, Fortune pays the Lover bold!
But, gentle Maids, should Fate
Have any secret yet untold,—
Remember, simple Kate!
