Arise, furred gown put on, and quickly fly;

With careful steps you'll to the garden haste;

I've got a ladder ready to be placed

Against the wall which joins your neighbour's square:

I've his permission thither to repair;

'Tis better than the street:—fear naught my dove.—

Ah! dear Magnificent, my fondest love;

As you desire, I'll readily proceed;

My heart is your's: we fully are agreed.

'T's you who speaks, and, would that in my arms