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