And hard, very hard, is my fare,

But that which grieves me more

Is the coldness of my dear.

Oh, turn, love, I prythee, love,

turn to me,

For thou art the only one, love,

that art ador’d by me.

I’ll twine thee a garland of straw, love,

I’ll marry thee with a rush ring,

My frozen hopes will thaw, love,