 Who, if he rise to station of command, Rises by open means; and there will stand On honourable terms, or else retire, And in himself possess his own desire: Who comprehends his trust, and to the same, Keeps faithful with a singleness of aim ; And therefore...  Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society - Page 230by Massachusetts Historical Society - 1886Full view - About this book
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