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The Mask

"PUT off that mask of burning gold With emerald eyes. " "O no, my dear, you make so bold To find if hearts be wild and wise, And yet not cold. " "I would but find what's there to find, Love or deceit. " "It was the mask engaged your mind, And after set your heart to beat, Not what's behind. " "But lest you are my enemy, I must enquire. " "O no, my dear, let all that be; What matter, so there is but fire In you, in me? "