WRITTEN UNDER A PRINT REPRESENTING PERSONS SKAITING.
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'er crackling ice, o'er gulfs profound,With nimble glide the skaiters play;O'er treacherous Pleasure's flowery groundThus lightly skim, and haste away. * * * * *
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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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