Amid the stillness of the starry night.

VI.

Oh, give me pity of thy heart and mind,

Mine own sweet Lady, if I vex thee now.

If the repeating of my constant vow

Be undesired, have pity! I were blind,

And deaf and dumb, and mad, were I inclined

To curb my feelings when to thee I bow.

VII.

Forgive the challenge of my longing lips