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Der Königssohn.
PRINCE.
"I watch not for such captures.―
"In the deep shaft of the brine
"I see th' untrodden store-house
"Of royal treasure shine."

V.
PRINCE.
"The lion stalks in gloomy state
"Beside the forest fountain,
"He roars aloud his stern command
"Over the wood-clad mountain.

"But in this hand a burly brand
"To quell his might is beaming;
"The golden hide that decks his side
"Round me shall soon be gleaming.

"The kingly eagle floats aloft
"In the pride of his rustling pinion,
"With longing gaze he eyes the sun
"As a crown for his high dominion.

"His path is proud above the cloud,
"But a shaft more proudly flying
"From my good bow-string shall check his wing,
"And hurl him downward dying."

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