The Prince and the Princess entered the coach, and away went the horses. They had not driven far, however, when a loud crack was heard.
“What is that?” cried the Princess. “Surely something has broken.”
“Yes, mistress,” answered the faithful servant,
“It was a band that bound my heart.
My joy hath broken it apart.”
They drove a little farther, and then there came another crack, even louder than the first.
“Surely the coach is breaking down,” cried the Prince.
“Nay, master,” answered the faithful servant,
“’Tis but my joy that rives apart
The second band that held my heart.”