XLVIII.

No wonder then that Yermoloff, or Momonoff,[510]Or Scherbatoff, or any other off
Or on, might dread her Majesty had not room enough

Within her bosom (which was not too tough),

For a new flame; a thought to cast of gloom enough

Along the aspect, whether smooth or rough,

Of him who, in the language of his station,

Then held that "high official situation."

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