11 I went down into the nut-garden,

To look among the green plants by the river,

To see whether the vine was budding,

Whether the pomegranates were in bloom. [[175]]

12 Unwittingly had my longing soul brought me

To the chariots of the companions of the prince.

(She goes away).

[[176]]

SOLOMON.

1 Chap. VII. Return, return, O Shulamite,