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<h1> THE PRELUDE TO ADVENTURE </h1>
<h2> By Hugh Walpole </h2>
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<h3> TO MY FRIEND R. A. STREATFIELD </h3>
<p>Up vistaed hopes I sped;<br/>
And shot, precipitated Adown Titanic glooms of chasmed fears,<br/>
From those strong Feet that followed, followed after.<br/>
But with unhurrying chase,<br/>
And unperturbed pace,<br/>
Deliberate speed, majestic instancy,<br/>
They beat—and a Voice beat<br/>
More instant than the Feet—<br/>
All things betray thee, who betrayest Me.<br/>
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The Hound of Heaven.<br/>
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16 HALLAM STREET,<br/>
<i>October</i> 11, 1911.<br/></p>
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