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In Arcady there lies a crystal spring Ring'd all about with green melodious reeds Swaying seal'd music up and down the wind. Here on its time-defaced pedestal The image of a half-forgotten God Crumbles to its complete oblivion.

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  3. Of troubles know I none, Of pleasures know I many - I rove beneath the sun Without a single penny.
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