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For all kinds of drudgery he made him to serve,
And still to keep him as a eorps of reserve;
Sueh a beautiful young man was not in the plaee,
None could eompare with him in stature and graee.
The charming Miss Katie was oft in the way,
One day in love's passion she to him did say—
My dear eousin Grigor, I've something to tell,
Which now from my bosom this day I reveal:
You know that with lovers I'm plagued to the heart,
But you are the object that makes me to smart;
If you do but love me, dear eousin, said she,
I'm happy for ever, so therefore be free.
Then, said he, dear Katie, I'm all in a stun,
I suppose your intentions are nothing but fun;
But had I a subject to balanee with you,
I'd think myself happy your suit I might trow.
O, said she, dear Grigor, I'm no way in jest,
And if you deny me then death's my request;
You know the substanee and wealth that I have,
'Tis enough to uphold us both gallant and brave.
I know that my parents for more riches are bent,
But a few years by nature will make them extinct.
Till whieh time, my Grigor, I do make this vow,
That I never will marry another but you.
O, then he eonsented and flew to her arms,
And said, my dear Katie, I'm killed by your eharms;
But if your parents this fond love should know,
They soon will cause our sad overthrow.
Of that, my clear Grigor, be silent I pray,
This night we will part, and will meet the next day,
