IA pretty girl at time o'
Hath whispered me to go and meet
Without the city gate.
I love her, but she tarries coming.
Shall I return, or stay and greet her?
I burn, and wait.
Truly she charmeth all beholders,'Tis she hath given me this jewel,
The jade of my delight;
But this red jewel-jade that smoulders,
To my desire doth add more fuel,
New charms to-night.
She has gathered with her lily fingersA lily fair and rare to see.
Oh! sweeter still the fragrance
From the warm hand that gave it me.translation unknown
