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...fact as in euphemism, used to hide something unpleasant; but it is familiar mark of identification. Sceptre and Crown Must tumble down And in the dust...equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade. Here 'sceptre and crown' stand for kings and emperors, scythe and spade for common workers and labourers.... | |
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The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate: Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade. 
