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First Line: He who of rankine sang, lies stiff and dead
Last Line: Alas! Alas! A devilish change indeed.
Subject(s): Epitaphs


He who of Rankine sang, lies stiff and dead,
And a green grassy hillock hides his head;
Alas! alas! a devilish change indeed.





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