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— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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II. 3.

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Thomas Gray·1716–1771
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Fill high the sparkling bowl,The rich repast prepare;Reft of a crown, he yet may share the feast:Close by the regal chair 80Fell Thirst and Famine scowlA baleful smile upon their baffled guest.Heard ye the din of battle bray,Lance to lance, and horse to horse?Long years of havoc urge their destined course, 85And thro' the kindred squadrons mow their way.Ye towers of Julius, London's lasting shame,With many a foul and midnight murther fed,Revere his consort's faith, his father's fame,And spare the meek usurper's holy head. 90Above, below, the rose of snow,Twin'd with her blushing foe, we spread:The bristled boar in infant goreWallows beneath the thorny shade.Now, brothers, bending o'er the accursed loom, 95Stamp we our vengeance deep, and ratify his doom. [Illustration: THE BLOODY TOWER.]
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