That Edward Huntly was the man indeed;
Respectful duty he had paid awhile,
Then ask’d her hand, and had a gracious smile:
A lover now declared, he led the fair
To woods and fields, to visits, and to pray’r;
Then whisper’d softly - “Will you name the day?”
She softly whisper’d - “If you love me, stay.”
“Oh! try me not beyond my strength,” he cried:
“Oh! be not weak,” the prudent Maid replied;
“But by some trial your affection prove -