Thy brother’s wedded wife?”
‘“He is far away, thou sweet ladie,
And none may hear or see;
So, lady bright, this very night,
Oh, open your door to me.
‘“Sir Gervase rides forth far in the north,
’Tis long ere he comes back,
And thine eyes shine bright like stars by night,
From thy hair of raven black.”
‘“The fire shall burn at the door stone