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Daphnis dearest, wherefore weave me / Webs of lies lest truth should grieve me? / I could pardon much, believe me: / Dower me, Daphnis, or bereave me, / Kill me, kill me, love me, leave me -- / Damn me, dear, but don't deceive me!