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The Queen of Spades.
L.—An elegant behaviour makes the lass,
Through whose fair hand this card shall pass.
G.—The rule of contrarities we see,
Of man the most unhappy be,
Who this ill-fated card shall take,
His wife shall be a perfect rake.
The King of Spades.
L.—The ladies of fashion, this card who obtain,
In vain on the court may attend,
Her majesty’s favours they never will gain,
Nor find at St James’ a friend.
G.—But a contrary fate on the man will attend,
His queen will some favours bestow;
The poor and the wretched he’ll often befriend,
And cherish the children of woe.
