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In camps about the centre I appear (Posted on 2013-03-20) Difficulty: 1 of 5
In camps about the centre I appear; 
In smiling meadows seen throughout the year; 
The silent angler views me in the streams, 
And love-sick maidens in their morning dreams; 
First in each mob conspicuous I stand, 
Proud of the lead, and double in command; 
Without my power no mercy can be shown, 
Or soft compassion to their hearts be known; 
Each sees me in himself, yet all agree 
Their hearts and persons have no charms for me; 
The chymist proves my virtue upon ore, 
For touch'd by me, he changes it to more.
What does “I” refer to?

(Appeared in: The Masquerade, Volume 1, 1797.)

  Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 5.0000 (1 votes)
Solution: (Hide)
The letter "m" (or, "M").

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No SubjectK Sengupta2022-04-22 14:58:37
EssayElizabeth Butler2022-04-22 13:58:28
Some ThoughtsDifficult one!broll2013-03-20 23:36:43
re: SpoilerJyqm2013-03-20 18:35:57
Spoilerxdog2013-03-20 15:39:43
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