ON THE MODERN VERSIFICATION OF ANCIENT LEGENDARY
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he tender infant, meek and mild,Fell down upon the stone;The nurse took up the squealing child,But still the child squeal'd on. * * * * *
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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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