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human affairs, he gave the charge of his empire, wife, and children, to the Green Knight, and then turning hermit he became once more a voluntary resident of the forests and woods where, after living to a great age, this magnanimous and invincible hero surrendered up his body unto never sparing death, and his soul to the immortal Deities, of whose attributes it had a true resemblance.

Thus Reader you may see that none withstand,
Tho' great in valour, or in vast command.
The mighty force of death's all conquering hand,


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