Who, while they struggle from the scourge to flee,

Move where the blasted[190] soil is not unworn,

And, in their anguish, bear what other minds have borne!"

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But Shapes that come not at an earthly call,

Will not depart when mortal voices bid;

Lords of the visionary eye whose lid,

Once raised, remains aghast, and will not fall!

Ye Gods, thought He, that servile Implement