As she drew nearer home.

At last when Tears, nor ought cou'd move,

He thus bespoke the Fair;

Know Cruel Maid, I'm God of Love,

And can command Despair.

Yet Dame to sue, oh! bless me then,

As you regard your Ease;

For I am King of Gods and Men,

I give and banish Peace.

Or be thou Love, or be thou Hate,