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46 Like a shadow among shadows, Onward through the trees and branches.

Thus, for half a day he journeyed, And the landscape grew more varied— Richer in its changing beauty, Fairer than his brightest visions. Then he saw the shining water Of a broad lake spread before him. Bending branches fringed the margin, Casting shadows on the pebbles; Swans and wild fowl sailed upon it, Rising, falling, with the billows, While, below them, golden fishes Swam and glistened in the sunlight.

In the distance rose an Island— Clad with verdure all its mountains, Bright with blossom all its valleys. Floating on the crystal waters, A canoe of dazzling whiteness,