And not let her live to the next morning light.
When the thief read the letter, he had so much grace,
To tear it, and write in the very same place,—
Dear brother, receive the young maiden from me,
And bring her up well as a lady should be.
Let her be esteemed, dear brother, I pray;
Let servants attend her by night and by day;
For she is a lady of noble great worth,
A more noble lady ne'er lived in the north.
Let her have good learning, dear brother, I pray,