On as we move a softer prospect opes,
Calm huts, and lawns between, and sylvan slopes.

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[Variant 54:]

1845
While mists, suspended on the expiring gale,
Moveless o'er-hang the deep secluded vale,

Where mists,

Where mists suspended on the evening gale,
Spread roof-like o'er a deep secluded vale,
Given to clear view beneath a hoary veil
Of mists suspended on the evening gale.

1815

1836


C.


MS.

While mists, suspended on the expiring gale,
Moveless o'er-hang the deep secluded vale,
Where mists,
Where mists suspended on the evening gale,
Spread roof-like o'er a deep secluded vale,
Given to clear view beneath a hoary veil
Of mists suspended on the evening gale.

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[Variant 55:]

1836
The beams of evening, slipping soft between,
Light up of tranquil joy a sober scene.

Gently illuminate a sober scene;

1815

1827

The beams of evening, slipping soft between,
Light up of tranquil joy a sober scene.
Gently illuminate a sober scene;

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