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tyrant of the ling'ring hour! Ah, why with me delight to rest? Hence far away, tormenting pow'r!       Unwelcome guest!

With thee, sad visitant! I prove The long, the melancholy day; Ah! foe to peace! from me remove, Thy dreaded sway.

Oft when I'd court ideal themes, 'Tis then thy leaden wings o'erspread That seat of wild, fantastic dreams, My weary head.