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BEP(P.783.011
22 Feb 1783:11,12 (2/71)
From the Freeman's Journal.
HUGH GAINE'S LIFE, continued from No. 69.
At this time arose a certain King Sears,
Who made it his study to banish our fears:
He was, without doubt, a person of merit,
Great knowledge, some wit, and abundance of spirit;
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"Pox take 'em (said he) do you think they will come?
If they should--we have only to beat on our drum,
And run up the flag of American freedom,
And people will muster by millions to bleed 'em!
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