He speaks about his virtues rare Boasts he is ne'er seen anywhereWith maiden pure, nor virtuous wife, It might destroy his prestige in life.
Yet he enters the home of a trusting friend, Betrays all faith, to gain his end,Thinks nought of wrecking lives of both:- To destruction (of others) he's nothing loath.
Of charities then you'll later hear, Which he endows with thousands mere.With this he seeks to ease his mind For many acts of the basest kind.
The world looks on, the world looks wise, To the light of truth it shuts its eyes;But a day will come, Oh, the world's surprise, The wolf will be shorn of his sheep's disguise.
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