The bellows blow fiercely, the lead is consumed by the fire; the smelter refines in vain: for the wicked are not removed.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Bellows, or crucible.
Lead, which was intermixed to purify the dross (St. Jerome) of gold and silver. But brass and iron could not be thus purified. All would be lost labour. Afflictions do not correct the obstinate. (Calmet)
