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39 IV.

Said Walter, leaping from the ground,

"Down to the stump of yon old yew

We'll for our Whistles run a race."

Away the Shepherds flew.

They leapt—they ran—and when they came

Right opposite to Dungeon-Ghyll,

Seeing that he should lose the prize,

"Stop!" to his comrade Walter cries—

James stopped with no good will:

Said Walter then, "Your task is here,

'Twill keep you working half a year.

V.

"Now cross where I shall cross—come on,

And follow me where I shall lead"—

The other took him at his word,

But did not like the deed.

It was a spot, which you may see

If ever you to Langdale go:

Into a chasm a mighty Block

Hath fallen, and made a Bridge of rock:

The gulph is deep below;

And in a bason black and small

Receives a lofty Waterfall.