THE lover, now convinced that he was feared;

In dark designs upon her persevered.

No sooner had she entered, than our man

Locked instantly the door, but vain his plan;

To open it the princess had a key;

The girl her fault perceived, and tried to flee;

He held her fast; the charmer loudly called;

The princess came—or vainly she had squalled.

QUITE disappointed: overcome with ire,

He wholly lost respect amid desire,