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But there must be an end to these things; and as Shakespeare found a jewel in the toad’s head, so do I find a cheering omen even in the injustice which has made you its victim.
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He expresses hope that even in the face of injustice, there can be a positive outcome, akin to finding a jewel in an unexpected place.
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