But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.

But [it was] thou,¹ a manª mine equal,ª my guide,ª and mine acquaintance.ª°

But [it was] thou,¹ a man,ª mine equal,ª my guide,ª and mine acquaintance.ª°

But thou, O man like minded, my guide, and my acquaintance,

But [it was] thou,¹ a manª mine equal,ª my guide,ª and mine acquaintance.ª°

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