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EDGAR ALLAN POE
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And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow:

"Shadow/ said he,

"Where can it be, This land of Eldorado?"

"Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied,

"If you seek for Eldorado!"