And all that I said was, John, I must away!

IV.

He held me, and asked me, as hard as he could,

That I too should love him, and whether I would?

V.

I never was wrath, but had nothing to say,

And all that I said was, John, I must away!

VI.

I sit now alone, and I think on and on,

Why did I not say then, How gladly, my John!