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8. (1855) The Age of Fable; or, Stories of Gods and Heroes

“O hapless girl,” said he, “I have been the cause of thy death! […] I will follow thee in death, for I have been the cause; and death which alone could part us shall not prevent my joining thee. […] As love and death have joined us, let one tomb contain us. […] Nor will I leave it to rumor to tell you of my death. […] He deserves death, but not that I should destroy him.

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