Rosina to another was engaged.
What then took place I've scarcely power to say,
For sense and reason nearly broke away,
While I had surely cleft the foaming sea
Had not my man rushed forth and hindered me;
For all that night, in spite of wind and rain,
I paced the deck to cool my burning brain.
But ere again the vessel touched the land
I calmer grew, and gained my self-command;
And gave him orders never to make known