Than ere chance to behold her another man's bride.

Now, is it not so? Yes, I see by those eyes;

No wonder at first they are filled with surprise,

To hear me your thoughts and your actions disclose,

But we monks know far more than you mortals suppose,

And that what I affirm is correct, hear, and know,

For the thoughts of your heart at this moment I'll show.

You are thinking why I,

In a cupboard should fly,

As if of my actions ashamed,