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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 6 (of 8)

Note 454 — 1820

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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 1820. Their panting charge. The distant Mountains hear,

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