The young man stood erect and firm,
Like one of royal line,
And in the strength of youth replied,
"I cannot touch the wine."
"What! not drink wine!" the hostess, said,
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And looked almost amazed
To see the youth waive back the glass
Her jewelled hand had raised.
"Not quaff the sparkling, bubbling draught,
Best fruitage of the vine?"
The youth stood firm, and only said,
"I cannot touch the wine."
"What! not drink wine?" she lightly said, -
The daughter of the host,
As o'er her cheek a color came,
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