Seize thee as the bird of prey

Pounces on a trembling dove.

Captive then, and sore dismayed,

How you’ll fondle, how you’ll plead,

Vainly offering, silly maid,

Seven sweet kisses to be freed!

Not so fast, fair runaway!

Kisses seven times seven be mine!

Chained within these arms you stay

Till I touch the balmy fine.