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OMETIME ago, I'm told, a rambling fit Seiz'd on of Song and Wit; He spoke to, and ask'd if he To Earth a while would bear him company? 'With all my heart,' said he, 'I long to know, 'And see what's paſsing in the world below. 'Then, if you please, I'll lead for you the way;' For oft conducts the, they say.

, who heard it, whisper'd, thro' the sky, That soon they meant to quit the realms on high, Propos'd that their example he might follow, Which was with joy accepted by.

went, and leave of absence ask'd of , Then sallied gaily forth from.