# Endnotes explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

This chapter consists of endnotes referencing a famous height overlooking Edinburgh, a biblical passage from Exodus, and two children's game phrases.

## Key lines

> A famous height overlooking Edinburgh.

A well-known hill that provides a view of Edinburgh.

_Likely referencing Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill._

> Exodus 33:21⁠–⁠23

Biblical passage where God hides Moses in a rock cleft as His glory passes.

_A direct scriptural reference._

> “Pussy Wants a Corner.”

A children's game where one player tries to claim a corner while others move between them.

_A traditional game phrase._

> “Simon Says Thumbs Up.”

A command in the game Simon Says where players must give a thumbs up only if preceded by 'Simon says'.

_A common children's game instruction._

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