Brewer's: Hinc illæ Lacrymæ

This was the real offence; this was the true secret of the annoyance; this, entre nous, was the real source of the vexation.

Perchance `tis Mara's song that gives offence -

The song that once could charm the royal sense, Delights, alas! no more the royal ear.

PeterPindar: Ode upon Ode.

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