Chapter LXI

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The Cain of Nations! be that sov'reignty,
That shall, for any purpose, seek to sever
The glorious union of the brave and free--
That, but for treason, will endure forever!
Her curse shall be the base redeemless lot
Of the once free, who feel that they are not--
Who tread their native soil as native slaves,
And build their bondage house on their free fathers' graves.