And gave thy widowed breast to know

A solitary mourner's woe.

But soon, dear Prince, thy heart shall be

From every trace of sorrow free;

For I thy darling will restore,

Lost like the prize of holy lore.[558]

Yea, though in heaven the lady dwell,

Or prisoned in the depths of hell,

My friendly care her way shall track

And bring thy ransomed darling back.