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Agrippa’s Magical Topaz

By Alison Withey November 16, 2013 Topaz
Agrippa’s Magical Topaz

Topaz to whom more rare, Is to him the more precious, Blushing with golden splendor. Both appearance and in ethereal brightness It shows the steadfast duty Of the contemplative life.…

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