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XXXVIII

One Moment in Annihilation's Waste,
One Moment, of the Well of Life to taste —
The Stars are setting and the Caravan
Starts for the Dawn of Nothing — Oh, make haste !


XXXIX

How long, how long, in definite Pursuit
Of This and That endeavour and dispute ?
Better be merry with the fruitful Grape
Than sadder after none, or bitter, Fruit.