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The turtle-dove dwells in the magpie's nest. One cometh as a bride to be caressed; A hundred carriages have gone in quest. The magpie's home the young dove hath possessed. This lady cometh as a life-long guest; A hundred chariots on the road have pressed. The turtle-dove shall fill the magpie's nest. She travels far from home to love and rest; A hundred carriages her rank attest.
Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file cfu/boo/boo33.htm.
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