As bravely as I may.
To praise a lady fair I father verses,
Which Admiration cradles, Homage nurses.
For you, Suzanne,
Long since have won my heart;
You break it, too,
And leave the same to smart full sore
Whenever you depart for Baltimore.
You're charming;—and in metre I endeavour
To say you are as winsome as you're clever.