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Then Thetis nowise spurned to mate and marry wi' mortal,
Then Thetis' Sire himself her yoke with Peleus sanctioned.
Oh, in those happier days now fondly yearned-for, ye heroes
Born; (all hail!) of the Gods begotten, and excellent issue
Bred by your mothers, all hail! and placid deal me your favour.
Oft wi' the sound of me, in strains and spells I'll invoke you;
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Thee too by wedding-torch so happily, highly augmented,
Peleus, Thessaly's ward, whomunto Jupiter's self deigned