To pass the day, and see no sun:

Must change his note, and sing Erravi!

Or else may chance to cry Peccavi!

The longest day must have his night,

Reason triumphs in Love's despite.

I follow now Discretion's lore;

"Henceforth to like; but love no more!"

Then gently pardon what is past!

For Love draws onwards to his last.

"He walks," they say, "with wary eye;