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As the day sinks cool and fresh into the tomb, to be the guest of the sea-god, good-night to you.

— Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Que el dia
Ya en la tumba helada y fria,
Huésped del undoso Dios,
Hace noche.

Original text (Spanish)

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