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“Water!” he said. He was too dazed to see

What hell-wrung face looked down, what shaking hand

Poured out the draught. He drank it thirstily

And held the glass for more. “Your land⁠ ⁠… your land

Of dreams,” he said. “All lies!⁠ ⁠… I understand

More than I did. Yes, water. I’ve the thirst

Of hell itself. Your magic’s all accursed.”