Nature said The sea shall disjoin the people of England from others, and knit them to a fierce nationality. It shall give them markets on every side. Long time I will keep them on their feet, by poverty, border-wars ... seafaring ...
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Laurel crowns cleave to deserts And power to him who power exerts Hast not thy share On winged feet, Lo it rushes thee to meet ...
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