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Wainamoinen, ancient minstrel, Long reflecting, sang these measures:
"It is now the time befitting To awaken joy and gladness, Time for me to touch the harp-strings, Time to sing the songs primeval, In these spacious halls and mansions, In these homes of Kalevala;