That drop was falling when the Pyramids were new; when Troy fell; when the foundations of Rome were laid; when Christ was crucified; when the Conqueror created the British empire; when Columbus sailed; when the massacre at Lexington was "news."
Die droppel viel er reeds, toen de Pyramiden waren voltooid; toen Troje onderging; toen de fondamenten van Rome werden gelegd; toen Christus gekruisigd werd; toen de Veroveraar naar Brittannië zeilde.