And thence thro' many and many an important strait

She bore her owner whether left or right,

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Where breezes bade her fare, or Jupiter deigned

At once propitious strike the sail full square;

Nor to the sea-shore gods was aught of vow

By her deemed needful, when from Ocean's bourne

Extreme she voyaged for this limpid lake.

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Yet were such things whilome: now she retired