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is round the shining palace, Mirrored on the tide, Where the lily lifts her chalice, With its gold inside, Like an offering from the waves. Early wakened from their slumbers, Stand the glittering ranks; Who is there shall count the numbers On the river's banks? Forth the household pours the slaves Of the kings of fair Golconda, Of Golconda’s ancient kings.