Defenceless in her dark despair:

But still her foes the wish restrain,

As men from poisoned cates refrain.

I from this hour my nights will pass

Couched on the earth or gathered grass,

Eat only fruit and roots, and wear

A coat of bark, and matted hair.

I in the woods will pass, content,

For him the term of banishment;

So shall I still unbroken save