That by all means approved and used by man
You win this dangerous woman, if you can;
That, being won, you my commands obey,
Leave her lamenting, and pursue your way;
And that, as in my business, you will take
My will as guide, and no resistance make: 380
Take now an oath—within the volume look,
There is the Gospel—swear, and kiss the book.”
“It cannot be,” thought Charles, “he cannot rest
In this strange humour—it is all a jest,