Contrast the two “comrades,” each journeying to the many fathomed peace, one consumed with “lust to kill,” the other singing on the way. A bit of wise philosophy is suggested.
9. And one went crooning of the moon-wooed vast;
What is the “moon-wooed vast” and to what is it compared?
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12. All streams ran thin; and when he pressed a hand etc.
Why did he do this?
20. Far-spread, shade-dimpled in the level glow,
Another of many sunset pictures in the poem and no two are alike. “Far-spread, shade-dimpled in the level glow,” a prairie sunset in one line.
24. Hugh saw what seemed the tempest of a dream
Why a “dream” tempest?