On the works of the world, on the bustle and sound,
Seated still in his boat, he look'd leisurely round;
And if now and then he his hands did employ,
'Twas with vanity, wonder, and infantine joy.

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[Variant 10:]

1815
... were ...1800

... were ...

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[Variant 11:]

1815
For they all still imagin'd his hive full of honey;
Like a Church-warden, Adam continu'd his rounds,
1800

For they all still imagin'd his hive full of honey;
Like a Church-warden, Adam continu'd his rounds,

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