'Stop here or gently pass $!$ ' Why does the writer say so?

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As per the lines, the valley is overflowing with sound and a Highland girl is "reaping and singing by herself". The reason why the speaker says "Stop here, or gently pass!" is that the girl and her melancholy melody shouldn't be disturbed.

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