A giant came to me when I was young,
  My instant will to ask—
My earthly Servant, from the earth he sprung
  Eager for any task!

“What wilt thou, O my Master?” he began,
  “Whatever can be,” I.
“Say thy first wish—whate’er thou wilt I can,”
  The Strong Slave made reply.

“Enter the earth and bring its riches forth,
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