Good people all,with one accord,
Lament forMadam Blaize,
Who never wanteda good word—
From those
who spoke her praise.
The needy seldom pass’d her door,And always found her kind;
She freely lent to all the poor—
Who left
a pledge behind.
She strove the neighbourhood to pleaseWith manners wondrous winning;
And never follow’d...
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