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What will not woman, gentle woman dare when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

Robert Southey

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Robert Southey
Age: 68 †
Born: 1774
Born: August 12
Died: 1843
Died: March 21
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
Robert Southey
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Gentle
Affection
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