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Or paler, colder hues of lead, As lurid vapours float on high, Along the ruffling billows spread, While darkly lours the threatening sky; And the small scatter'd barks with outspread shrouds, Catch the long gleams, that fall between the clouds.

Then day's bright star with blunted rays Seems struggling thro' the sea-fog pale, And doubtful in the heavy haze, Is dimly seen the nearing sail; 'Till from the land a fresher gale Disperses the white mist, and clear, As melts away the gauzy veil, The sun-reflecting waves appear;