]

[Footnote 4:

My father grieves, my mother's deathly sad,
And I am too pitiful a daughter
To open my door at such an hour.
]

[Footnote 5:

I have a fine handkerchief to offer you.
]

[Footnote 6:

Open the door, yes, open,
Marie, my darling,
'Tis a handsome husband who comes to seek you.
Come, my dear, and let us let them in.
]

[Footnote 7: Man of straw--from _paille_ (straw).]




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THE DEVIL'S POOL