As on the crystal surface of a lake The trembling shafts of sunlight mirrored are, Leaping to roof-top, and, at random glancing, Sparkle and gleam, in all directions dancing. (Ludovico Ariosto)

As on the crystal surface of a lake The trembling shafts of sunlight mirrored are, Leaping to roof-top, and, at random glancing, Sparkle and gleam, in all directions dancing.

Ludovico Ariosto

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