Fled in pure fear, and came a beggar down;

}

Trembling, at Stephen's door she knock'd for bread—

}

Was chidden first, next pitied, and then fed;

}

Then sat at Stephen's board, then shared in Stephen's bed

All hope of marriage lost in her disgrace,

He mourns a flame revived, and she a love of lace.

Now to be wed a well-match'd couple came;