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Tracks let me follow far from human-kind

Which these illusive greetings may not reach;

Where only Nature tunes her voice to teach

Careless pursuits, and raptures unconfined.

No Mermaid warbles (to allay the wind

That drives some vessel tow'rds a dangerous beach)

More thrilling melodies! no caverned Witch