I’m Peer—well, the man I am.

Hei, away now with the prophet;

Me, myself, you have me here!

[Seats himself under a tree, and draws her to him.

Come, Anitra, we will rest us

Underneath the palm’s green fan-shade!

I’ll lie whispering, you’ll lie smiling;

Afterwards our rôles exchange we;

Then shall your lips, fresh and balmy,

To my smiling, passion whisper!