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Then, pond'ring o'er th' untimely fall
 * Of one so rich and great,

Reflections deep his mind appal
 * On man's uncertain state.

For, though in manners he was rough,
 * had a feeling heart,

So thought he now had seen enough,
 * And homeward should depart.

Besides, he panted to relate
 * All that heard and saw,

The pride, the pomp, the wealth, the fate
 * Of mighty.