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I'VE penned a score of essays bright, In Addison's best style; I've taken many a lofty flight, The Muses to beguile.

Of novels I have written few-- I think no more than ten; With history I've had to do, Like several other men.

And still, to my intense regret, Through all my woe and weal, I've never penned a volume yet, A foreigner would steal.