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 THE CURSF AT FAREWELL

Came darkening down, like the long, kindly shade Over love-drooping eyes by eyelids made, Why would you by the water to me sing this thing— Coming for knowledge steal my heart the while, Snaring it with your nets of heavenly guile? I understand now! Conquering me, your way You opened to my father’s heart—to-day Back you return triumphant. But your mood Is gracious—you will vive me gratitude | At a king's gate so some petitioner, His boon achieved, will generously confer A coin or two, will slip some trivial alms, Departing, in the expectant porter’s palms,' Being pleased, good man !
 * Songs learnt in heaven? Why did you do

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