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Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2)

CHAPTER LVII
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And Dominora had her patriots by thousands; and lusty Defenses, and glorious Areopagiticas were written, not since surpassed; and no turban was doffed save in homage of Oro.
"Yet, may it please you, to the sound of pipe and tabor, the second King Karolus returned in good time; and was hailed gracious majesty by high and low.
"Throughout all eternity, the parts of the past are but parts of the future reversed.

In the old foot-prints, up and down, you mortals go, eternally traveling your Sierras.

And not more infallible the ponderings of the Calculating Machine than the deductions from the decimals of history.
"In nations, sovereign-kings! there is a transmigration of souls; in you, is a marvelous destiny.

The eagle of Romara revives in your own mountain bird, and once more is plumed for her flight.

Her screams are answered by the vauntful cries of a hawk; his red comb yet reeking with slaughter.


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