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Margaret Cavendish

And though my Lord hath lost his estate and been banished out of his country, yet neither despised poverty nor pinching necessity could make him break the bonds of friendship or weaken his loyal duty.

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Even after losing his wealth and being forced to leave his homeland, the man remained true to his friends. Hardship and need did not cause him to abandon his commitments or lessen his sense of loyalty.

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