Sure Harut's[55] potent spells were breathed

Upon that magic sword, thine eye;

For if it wounds us thus while sheathed,

When drawn, 'tis vain its edge to fly.

How canst thou doom me, cruel fair,

Plunged in the hell[56] of scorn to groan?

No idol e'er this heart could share,

This heart has worshiped thee alone.

THE INCONSISTENT[57]

When I sent you my melons, you cried out with scorn,