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104. Come with me now! We have far to go, and daylight’s running out. . The stars had come so near me that I caught Their singing. It was praise of that great race That would be haughty, mirthful, and white-bodied, With a high head, and open hand, and how Laughing, it would take the mastery of the world.

. But you will tell me all about their songs When we’re at home. You have need of rest and care, And I can give them you when we’re at home. And therefore let us hurry, and get us home.

. It’s certain that there is some trouble here, Although it’s gone out of my memory. And I would get away from it. Give me your help.

[Trying to rise.

But why are not my pupils here to help me? Go, call my pupils, for I need their help.

. Come with me now, and I will send for them, For I have a great room that’s full of beds I can make ready; and there is a smooth lawn Where they can play at hurley and sing poems Under an apple-tree.