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_This is the state of man: to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope; to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honours thick upon him; The third day comes a frost, a killing frost;. And then he falls--see his character. KING HENRY VIII, Act III.
[Footnote: The last three words are added by Beyle. The source is cited in all the editions as King Henry III.--C. K. S. M.]