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Poor scape-goat of crimes, where,—her part what it may,

So tortured, so hunted to die,

Foul age of deceit and of hate,—on her head

Least stains of gore-guiltiness lie;

To the hearts of the just her blood from the dust

Not in vain for mercy will cry.

Poor scape-goat of nations and faiths in their strife

So cruel,—and thou so fair!

Poor girl!—so, best, in her misery named,—

Discrown'd of two kingdoms, and bare;

Not first nor last on this one was cast

The burden that others should share.