Because by thee no snare was spread

To baffle Love—if Love should stray,

Because thou dost not watch (they said),

To strictly compass Love each way:

Because thou dost not watch, as we,

Nor jealous Care hath lodged with thee,

To strew with thorns a restless bed—

Go to! Love loves thee not (they said).

Because thy feet were not misled

To jocund ground, yet all infirm,