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And thus they both grew old, and the grave's portals opened at last before the husband, 4 and a new crown upon him was bestowed. He died at the hour before the midday meal, bewailed by neighbor, children, and faithful wife, 8 more candidly than some. He was a simple and kind squire, and there where lies his dust the monument above the grave proclaims: 12 "The humble sinner Dmitri Larin, slave of our Lord, and Brigadier, enjoyeth peace beneath this stone."

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