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So Shimei left the mortal life he led, And left his turf, and left his cattle's care; And swung his bow, and hung the shell on's head, And went with Abram to a larger share. Yet not so forward as the youth was then, Nor yet so generous as so brave a man: Who, when he first came to the little town, Did to the publick all he meant to do; He made a feast in order'd, open view To every stranger that came in his way, And gave all welcome with a friendly ray.