No moment steal, do what she would,

To see her Richard. Sorely vexed

She was, and he still more perplexed.

In spite of all he might devise

A squeeze, a kiss, quick talk of eyes

Was all he could obtain, no more.

Bread butterless, a sanded floor,

It seemed no better. Joy like this

Could not suffice, more sterling bliss

Our lovers wished, nor would stop short