There, take," says Justice, "take ye each a shell; We thrive at Westminster on fools like you. 'T was a fat oyster! live in peace,-adieu. (Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux)

There, take," says Justice, "take ye each a shell; We thrive at Westminster on fools like you. 'T was a fat oyster! live in peace,-adieu.

Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

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