And prudence, wearied, with their strength engage.
Then each, in aid, shall some companion ask,
For help or comfort in the tedious task;
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And what that help—what joys from union flow,
What good or ill, we next prepare to show;
And row, meantime, our weary bark ashore,
As Spenser his—but not with Spenser's oar[21].
FOOTNOTES:
[21] Allusions of this kind are to be found in the Fairy Queen. See the end of the First Book, and other places.