Ch. Thou hast the master-secret, loving it.

Al. Many have that: and I can sing alone,

But ne’er have learned your many-voicèd skill.

Ch. That is the maker’s art: the song being made,

’Tis to sing strictly, and to teach thy phrase

Confident rivalry, as if thou knewest

Thy passion was the deepest, and could blend

The wandering strains in closer harmony.

Al. Make me your pupil. How should I begin?

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