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For rustic youths could I a list produce Of Stephen's books, how great might be the use; But evil fate was theirs--survey'd, enjoy'd. Some happy months, and then by force destroyed So will'd the Fates--but these, with patience read. Had vast effect on Stephen's heart and head.
--Rev. George Crabbe--"The Learned Boy."