Now at the water's edge he leans, his hands Dips in the waves, and pours upon the sands The sparkling drops, while all a hymn descant To Hea, thus the incantation chant: "O chant our incantation to the waters pure, Euphrates' waters flowing to the sea!

This Incantation aid, Remember us, Remember!

He is engaged in calling spirits; and, as the incantation proceeds, they obey his bidding, and ask him what he wants; he replies, "forgetfulness.