Methought that thou wouldst tarry yet a while.—

A little while.—Well hast thou fought for me."

A moment was he silent; turning then,

Ground iron strides along the lofty hall,

And so returned with iron strides and said:

"Ay, by my God! Who knows I have not fought

For thee but still against thee. 'Tis my curse,

To love thee, love thee, love thee all these years!—

I came not here to woo. Thou wouldst but laugh.—

Haply thou hast forgotten me—thou hast!—