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Book 2, Lines 464–465

Hector’s Farewell to Andromache

A

But that day shall not wound mine eyes; the solide heape of night

Shall interpose, and stop mine eares, against thy plaints, and plight.

B

May I lie dead,

hidden deep under a burial mound,

before I hear about your screaming,

as you are dragged away.

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