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The sentries patrolling the city found me;
    they struck me and bruised me;
    the guards at the city wall tore off my cape.
Promise me, women of Jerusalem,
    that if you find my lover,
    you will tell him I am weak from passion.

The Women

Most beautiful of women,
    is your lover different from everyone else?
What is there so wonderful about him
    that we should give you our promise?

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