And all was proper mysteries to hide,

Some words escaped her cell that doubts supplied,

And other matters too were heard around,

That in her breviary could not be found.

'Tis her gallant! said they: he's clearly caught;

Alarm pervaded; swarms were quickly brought;

Rage seemed to triumph; sentinels were placed;

The abbess too must know they were disgraced.

Away they hastened to convey surprise,

And, thund'ring at her door, cried, madam rise,