Margit.

To that pay no heed.

Or hear me, and understand indeed.

For me is life but a long, black night,

Nor sun, nor star for me shines bright.

I have sold my youth and my liberty,

And none from my bargain can set me free.

My heart’s content I have bartered for gold,

With gilded chains I have fettered myself;

Trust me, it is but comfort cold