Her treasures, moist with the night’s dew,

Before she buried them from view [[23]]

In corn-sacks of sufficient size;

Then didst thou sue with tearful eyes,

Saying, “Alas! This deadly breeze

Pursues me everywhere; I freeze

With hunger; let me fill (no more!)

My wallet from that copious store;

Next year, when melons are full-blown,

Be sure I shall repay the loan!