That her sweetheart would come unto her;

So she went to bed, and cover'd up her head

And fasten'd the door with a skewer.

CCCCLXXIX.

"Madam, I am come to court you,

If your favour I can gain."

"Ah, Ah!" said she, "you are a bold fellow,

If I e'er see your face again!"

"Madam, I have rings and diamonds,