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’Tis mine to rove the hill, the dale,
To wander through embow'ring trees;
The soul of freshness to inhale,
        The mountain-breeze.

Then, tyrant of the ling'ring hour,
Ah! why with me delight to rest?
Hence far away, tormenting pow'r,
        Unwelcome guest!