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The Old Observatory

Suddenly one of them went off in haste:
No indecision and no time to waste.
The other remained and I held my breath—
I’ll admit I was frightened half to death.

Then it came at me fizzing and snapping,
So close I could see its three tongues flapping;

I thought I’d be killed—but no, it stopped short,
Glared at me harshly and let out a snort.

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