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Part of thy woes from Lycid I have heard, Who here was present when the' event occurred; Its actual cause he knew not, but surmised The evil such, that it were best disguised. I, as thou know'st, was in the city, bent On travelling then, and only heard the' event On my return; but now, I pray relate, If not too painful, specially, the date, The author, cause, and process of thy grief, Which thus divided will find some relief.