"Is it a ring of the yellow gold,

Or something more precious and bright?

Give me that ring in my hand to hold,

Or I plight ye no troth to-night."

"It is not a ring of the yellow gold,

But something more precious and bright;

But never shall hand, save my hand, hold

This ring by day or night."

"And now I am your wedded wife,

Give me the ring, I pray."—