"Now cross where I shall cross,—come on
And follow me where I shall lead—"

"Cross, if you dare, where I shall cross—
Come on, and in my footsteps tread!"

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[Variant 6:]

1827
James proudly took him at his word,
But did not like the feat.
1800
... the deed.1802
The other took him at his word, 1805

James proudly took him at his word,
But did not like the feat.

... the deed.

The other took him at his word,

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[Variant 7:]