The edition of 1815 omitted this couplet. It was restored in its final form in the edition of 1820.

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[Variant 67:]

1836
I love beside the glowing lake to stray,

How pleasant near the tranquil lake to stray, 		1793

1815

I love beside the glowing lake to stray,
How pleasant near the tranquil lake to stray,

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[Variant 68:]

1836
... to stray,
Where winds the road along the secret bay;
By rills that tumble down the woody steeps,
And run in transport to the dimpling deeps;
Along the "wild meand'ring shore" to view,
Obsequious Grace the winding swan pursue.

... a secret bay;

... meandering shore" ...




1793

1813

1815

... to stray,
Where winds the road along the secret bay;
By rills that tumble down the woody steeps,
And run in transport to the dimpling deeps;
Along the "wild meand'ring shore" to view,
Obsequious Grace the winding swan pursue.
... a secret bay;
... meandering shore" ...

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