The friar on the bed this maiden threw;

A kiss would take:—she from him rather drew;

And said.—To give one wit is this the way?

Yes, answered he, and round her 'gan to play:

Upon her bosom then he put his hand

What now, said she, am I to understand?

Is this the way?—Said he, 'tis so decreed;

Then patiently she let the monk proceed,

Who followed up, from point to point, his aim;

And wit, by easy steps, advancing came,