When all must die? Nay death beyond belief

Unto these eyes would be both sweet and brief,

Since in my sum of woes all joys expire!

Therefore because I cannot shun the blow

I rather seek, say who must rule my breast,

Gliding between her gladness and her woe?

If only chains and bands can make me blest,

No marvel if alone and bare I go

An armèd Knight’s captive and slave confessed.”