The text of 1840 returns to that of 1800.

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[Variant 7:]

1836
And there along that bank when I have pass'd
At evening, I believe, that near his grave

1800
... I believe, that oftentimes1805
And through that Church-yard when my way has led1827

And there along that bank when I have pass'd
At evening, I believe, that near his grave

... I believe, that oftentimes

And through that Church-yard when my way has led

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[Variant 8:]

1815
A full half-hour together I have stood,
Mute—for he died when he was ten years old.

1800
Mute—looking at the grave in which he lies.1805