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1492

CHAPTER XXVIII
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I had a vision of him, in the forest, seated motionless, communing with the deepest self to which he could reach, seeking light with the other light-seekers.
Christopherus Columbus beckoned me and I went the round of the ship with him and others and his guest, this far-away son of Great India.

So, presently, he was taken to view the horses and the cattle.

Whoever hath seen lions brought to a court for show hath seen some shrinking from too-close and heard timorous asking if the bars be really strong.

And the old, wild beasts at Rome for the games.

If one came by chance upon them in a narrow quarter there might be terror.


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