I heed not every tale that triflers tell;—

Be you no trifler; dare not to believe

That I am one whom words and vows deceive:

You know your heart, your hazard you will learn,

And this your trial——instantly return.”—

“Unjust, injurious, jealous, cruel maid! }

Am I a slave, of haughty words afraid? }

Can she who thus commands expect to be obey’d? 480}

O! how unlike this dear assenting soul,

Whose heart a man might at his will control!”