In the editions 1798 to 1815.
Nay rack your brain—'tis all in vain,
I'll tell you every thing I know;
But to the thorn, and to the pond
Which is a little step beyond,
I wish that you would go:
Perhaps when you are at the place
You something of her tale may trace.
XI
I'll give you the best help I can:
Before you up the mountain go,
Up to the dreary mountain-top,
I'll tell you all I know.
| 1845 | |
| 'Tis now some two and twenty years, 'Tis known, that twenty years are passed | 1798 1820 |
'Tis now some two and twenty years,
'Tis known, that twenty years are passed
| 1820 | |
| And she was happy, happy still Whene'er she thought of Stephen Hill. | 1798 |