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Rh Hopeless the task each separate star to name, Many in lustre and in size the same; But group'd in constellations they appear Though nameless known—though numberless in order clear.

The beneath Aquarius glides, And upward turns to Cetus scaly sides. Rolls from Aquarius' vase a limpid stream, Where numerous stars like sparkling bubbles gleam; But two alone beyond the others shine: This on the Fish's jaw—that on the Monster's spine.

Glitters, the forefeet of the Archer near, The : its jewels not so fair As Ariadne's in the northern sphere.

Where Scorpio to the south his claw expands, Burning with constant fire an stands. Few are the hours it shines to mortal eye— Short is its passage through the wintry sky— Long as Arcturus o'er the ocean rides, So long the darksome wave the Altar hides. Primeval Night, who with the God of day O'er earth and ocean holds divided sway, Pitying the toils and dangers of the brave Adventurous sailor through the pathless wave, 4