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...with roses in his shoes, That night might village partner choose ; The lord, underogating, share .. . The vulgar game of " post and pair :" All hailed,...as the crown, Brought tidings of salvation down." MARMION, Introd. to cant. 6. But, although these good old times are gone, Christmas still brings its...