It means the same as t’other word.

[Answer]

42.

You fain would win fair Julia’s heart—

“Have I the power?” you’d ask her,

But, from your lips the words won’t part—

“’Tis not an easy task, Sir!”

“I know ’tis not, for one so shy.”

“Well, how shall I begin, Sir?”

“Be what you ask her,” I reply,