“Play me no tricks,” said Lord Ronald,
“For I am yours in word and in deed.
Play me no tricks,” said Lord Ronald,
“Your riddle is hard to read.”
Oh, and proudly stood she up!
Her heart within her did not fail;
She looked into Lord Ronald’s eyes,
And told him all her nurse’s tale.
He laughed a laugh of merry scorn;
He turned, and kissed her where she stood;