With hateful look, as here we stand,

It speechless thrusts its icy hand

Between our hearts, and bids me hence.

But fear not; I shall be released

With honor from my stringent oath,

And when next May shall bid us both

To her luxuriant, floral feast,

Then shall I surely come again,

And claim thee as my bride, my wife.

Farewell, thou jewel of my life,