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Rh When the sphinx's introverted eye turned fresh from Egypt's guilt; When the Persian bowed to Athens; when the Parthenon was built; When the Macedonian climax closed the Commonwealths of Greece; When the wrath of Roman manhood burst on Tarquin for Lucrece— Then was Erin rich in knowledge—thence from out her Ollamh's store— Kenned to-day by students only—grew her ancient Senchus More; Then were reared her mighty builders, who made temples to the sun— There they stand—the old Round Towers—showing how their work was done: