Poor is he who in traitor doth confide : Never shall snow-clad land good grain provide. Poor she who in deserter faith doth show : Never shall flowers on withered branches grow. (Francesco Dall'Ongaro)

Poor is he who in traitor doth confide : Never shall snow-clad land good grain provide. Poor she who in deserter faith doth show : Never shall flowers on withered branches grow.

Francesco Dall'Ongaro

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