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Of unfeigned hate, and they defend
The castle vigorously, then lend8100
An ear to Prudence and give in,
With hope that later you may win
The fort; crave pardon and await
Till those three spies that militate
Against you disappear, and leave
Fair-Welcome with you, free to weave
New plans and schemes.
A cheery face
Should you assume, endued with grace
And grave demeanour.
Neglect not sympathy Heed the while
Fair-Welcome; if he seem to smile,8110
Smile too; or if you note his mien
For solemn, then be solemn seen
Likewise; if he a guileless air
Affect, your countenance should wear
The same sweet innocence—each way
Or mood he shows throughout the day
’Tis yours to counterfeit; if bright
His visage be, show then a light
And merry heart; if he be sad,
Then look as though some grievance had8120
Fast hold on you; let that thing fire
Your heart whereto he hath desire;
And if some other thing he blame,
Declare abhorrence of the same
With vigour; or if he should praise
Or this or that, cease not to raise
Your voice in laud thereof. Thus do,
And throughly will he trust in you.