[by]

A drudging husbandman who offers up

The first fruits of the earth to him who made

That earth——.—[MS. M. erased.]

[bz] {220}

Have stood before thee as I am; but chosen

The serpents charming symbol.—[MS. M. erased.]

[102] {221}[Vide ante, "Preface," [p. 208.]]

[103] {223}[Compare—

"If, as thou sayst thine essence be as ours,