When Winter decks his few grey hairs
Thee in the scanty wreath he wears;
Spring parts the clouds with softest airs,
That she may sun thee;

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[Variant 5:]

1836
... in the lane;
If welcome once thou count'st it gain;
Thou art not daunted,
Nor car'st if thou be set at naught;


1807
If welcom'd ... 1815

... in the lane;
If welcome once thou count'st it gain;
Thou art not daunted,
Nor car'st if thou be set at naught;

If welcom'd ...

The text of 1827 returns to that of 1807.

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[Variant 6:]

1820
He need ... 1807