To recollect his duty, and her rank:—

With equals only, he should be so frank.

ON these occasions, prudent 'tis to show

Your disappointment by a face of woe;

Seem ev'ry way the picture of despair:—

This countenance our knight appeared to wear;

To starve himself he vowed was his design;

To use the poniard he should ne'er incline,

For then no time for penitence would rest.—

The princess of his folly made a jest.