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-watch cciL -tviti nta2oic^ axrc- XcociiD of Saint S wit bin. N He sought mill-lades and fountains, Through all the country round ; But every pailful was dried up, Save in the Abbot's pond : The churlish Abbot's pond, well stored With choice and costly fish — That served on fasts and festivals For many a savory dish ; The spacious pond, whose crystal streams Were watched with jealous care, The poor Sacristan vainly sought, To fill his pitchers there. Then home returning weary. To St Swithin he ...did say — " I've searched the country far and near. This sultry summer's day ; 12 QLegcn^otSatntSwitbin. And there's not a drop of water left To fill your can or cup ; So your Reverence must give up your glass, So long's the glass keeps up : Unless his Grace the Abbot Will lend us, in our strait, A Butt of water from his pond, Till next there comes a spate. " " Well counselled, good Sacristan ! haste. And to the Abbot say — Saint Swithin begs a boon of him. And he will ever pray, &c. With vigils and with fastings His fainting spirits sink ; He's sought for water everywhere.
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