Of all men's knowledge, neither slow nor fast,

Approach and front us. When the night is past,

The morrow's dawn will lead me to my quest.

XVIII.

Then shall I tremble greatly, and be glad,

For I shall meet my true-love all alone,

And none shall tell me of her dainty zone,

And none shall say how sweetly she is clad;

But I shall know it. Men may call me mad;

But I shall know how bright the world has grown.