Eugene Onegin ( without commentary )

XXXIII

When we the boundaries of beneficial enlightenment move farther out, in due time (by the computation 4 of philosophic tabulae, in some five hundred years) roads, surely, at home will change immeasurably. Paved highways at this point and that 8 uniting Russia will traverse her; cast-iron bridges o'er the waters in ample arcs will stride; we shall part mountains; under water 12 dig daring tunnels; and Christendom will institute at every stage a tavern.