LXXXII.

Fraught with this fine intention, and well fenced

In mail of proof—her purity of soul[51]

She, for the future, of her strength convinced,

And that her honour was a rock, or mole,[N]Exceeding sagely from that hour dispensed

With any kind of troublesome control;

But whether Julia to the task was equal

Is that which must be mentioned in the sequel.

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