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“Hoist sail!” he said, “hoist high in lib’ral air, for God commands, and Heav’n affects its friends; from yon clear seats was sent a messengèr only to speed our steps and shape our ends.” Meanwhile the sailors to set sail prepare; all work and either watch its anchor tends; the weighty irons with willing shouts are weighèd, and sin’ewy strength, the seaman’s pride, displayèd.