But this enchantress various arts pursued.
Let others pray for music—others pray’d
In vain; Sir Owen ask’d, and was obey’d;
Let others, walking, sue that arm to take—
Unmoved she kept it for Sir Owen’s sake; 200
Each small request she granted, and though small,
He thought them pledges of her granting all.
And now the lover, casting doubt aside,
Urged the fond suit that—could not be denied;
Joy more than reverence moved him when he said;