He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, That dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all. (James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose)

He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, That dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all.

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose

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