OF THE TWO FIRST STANZAS OF THE SONG 'RIO VERDE, RIO VERDE,' PRINTED
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lassy water, glassy water,Down whose current, clear and strong,Chiefs confused in mutual slaughter,Moor and Christian, roll along. * * * * * TO MRS THRALE,
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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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