That proud ambition has so humbly won.

Oh Arias, ’tis much I have to tell,

And tell you too at once; being none of those

Who overmuch entreaty make the price

Of their unbosoming; who would, if they knew

In what the honour of their lady lies,

Name her at once, or seal their lips for ever.

But you are trusty and discreet: to you

I may commit my heart; beseeching you

To keep this love-song to yourself alone,