To lead a hermit’s life.”

“Now Heaven is kind!” the Lady said;

And dropt a joyful tear;

“Shall I once more behold my Lord?

That Lord I love so dear?”

“But, Madam,” said Sir Valentine,

And knelt upon his knee;

“Know you the cloak that wrapt your babe,

If you the same should see?”

And pulling forth the cloth of gold