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With how august contrition, and what tears Of penitential unavailing shame, Thy venerable foster-mother hears The sons of song impeach her ancient name, Because in one rash hour of anger blind She thrust thee forth in exile, and thy feet Too soon to earth’s wild outer ways consigned,-- Far from her well-loved seat, Far from her studious halls and storied towers And weedy Isis winding through his flowers.