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But from whate’er th’ observant Moorman heard, and from whate’er his prying glance could see, a settled deadly hate his spirit stir’d, and evil crave of treach’erous cowardrie: No sign of change he showed in gest or word; but with a gay and gallant feigning he vowèd in looks and words to treat them fair, till deeds his daring purpose could declare.