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hold captive

verb as in coop

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verb as in fetter

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verb as in imprison

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verb as in shackle

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The foes whom we hold captive / fain would leave straightway, And long for lasting friendship / with all my men and me.

So strong, original, and thrilling as to hold captive the attention of the mature as well as of the youthful reader.

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