In holy harvest-home of them that reapt

The goddess’ plenteous gifts upon the plain;

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And on the tithe the tackle of the tithe

Thrown by in such confusion, as are laid

Upon the swath sickle, and hook, and scythe,

When midday drives the reapers to the shade.

And Psyche, since had come no priestess there

To trim the temple, in her pious care

Forgat herself, and lent her duteous aid.