But well-a-day, the gardener careless grew, The maids and fairies both were kept away, And in a drought … - William Browne

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Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.

William Browne

But well-a-day, the gardener careless grew, The maids and fairies both were kept away, And in a drought the caterpillars threw Themselves upon the bud and every spray. God shield the stock! if Heaven send no supplies, The fairest blossom of the garden dies.

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