1. Simon.—Dost thou love me, Sister Ruth?
Say, say, say!
Ruth.—As I fain would speak the truth,
Yea, yea, yea.
Simon.—Long my heart hath yearned for thee,
Pretty Sister Ruth;
Ruth.—That has been the case with me,
Dear engaging youth.
2. Simon.—Wilt thou promise to be mine,
Maiden fair?