[454] 1845.

Sad thoughts, avaunt!—the fervour of the year,

Poured on the fleece-encumbered flock, invites

To laving currents, for prelusive rites

Duly performed before the Dales-men shear

Their panting charge. The distant Mountains hear,

[455] 1845.

1820.

Meanwhile, if Duddon's spotless breast receive