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The Ship Starting.

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THE SHIP STARTING.

LO, the unbounded sea, On its breast a ship starting, spreading all sails, carrying even her  
 moonsails, The pennant is flying aloft as she speeds she speeds so stately—  
 below emulous waves press forward, They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam.

Part of the cluster INSCRIPTIONS.

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