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Gelert

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Tested and staunch through many a changing year,     Gelert, his master's faithful hound, lies here.     Humble in friendship, but in service proud,     He gave to man whate'er his lot allowed;     And, rich in love, on each well-trusted friend     Spent all his wealth and still had more to spend.     Now, reft beyond the unfriendly Stygian tide,     For these he yearns and has no wish beside.

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