Rondel - II

(from the French of Wenceslas,

Duke of Brabant and Luxembourg, who died in 1384.)Long ago to thee I

Body, soul, and all I have---  Nothing in the world I keep:

All that in return I

Is that thou accept the

Long ago to thee I gave---Body, soul, and all I have.

Had I more to share or save,

I would give as give the brave,  Stooping not to part the heap;

Long ago to thee I

Body, soul, and all I have---  Nothing in the world I keep.