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The Complete Works of Whittier

CHAPTER VI
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But I seek not carnal revenge.

I have even now restrained the anger of this heathen chief whom thou and thine have wronged deeply.

Let us part in peace, for we may never more meet in this world." And he extended his hand and shook that of the minister.
"For thee, Mary," he said, "I had hoped to pluck thee from the evil which is to come, even as a brand from the burning.

I had hoped to lead thee to the manna of true righteousness, but thou last chosen the flesh- pots of Egypt.

I had hoped to cherish thee always, but thou hast forgotten me and my love, which brought me over the great waters for thy sake.


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