Vulgar words in Anti-Slavery Poems II. - From Volume III., the Works of Whittier: Anti-Slavery - Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform (Page 1)
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To whom shall men thyself compare, Since common models fail 'em, Save classic goose of ancient Rome, Or sacred ass of Balaam?
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The gabble of that wakeful goose Saved Rome from sack of Brennus; The braying of the prophet's ass Betrayed the angel's menace!