Said a stranger, in tones soft and grand,

“You’ll then prove to me that you love me”;

“It’s a go,” said my Blue Velvet Band.

Ah! How my heart filled with anger,

At woman, so fair, false and vile,

And to think that I once true adored her;

Brought to my lips a mock smile.

All ill-gotten gains we had squandered,

And my life was hers to command;

Betrayed and deserted for another—