And with the rhinoceros grazing,

The mammoth was seen in the glade.

Now we from the driving ice fast-time

Are useful, although it be late,

And to heathen and Christian for pastime

Give stones for the Church and the State.

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Two geologists made up this ditty

In the vale between Aaré and Reuss;

And the inn where they sang it, so witty,