Go seek them out; and this thy task, to pull

But one lock for me of their precious wool,

And give it in my hands at eventide:

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‘This do and thou shalt have thy heart’s desire.’

Which said, she fled and left her by the stream:

And Psyche then, with courage still entire

Had plunged therein; but now of great esteem

Her life she rated, while it lent a spell

Wherein she yet might hope to quit her well,