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The later poems of John Clare

1837-1864 ... General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger

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[While forth the hedger to his labour fares]

While forth the hedger to his labour fares,
Lairing the white thorn e're it knots for May.
(i. 383)