I’ll never give another thought to it;

No, no, nor half a thought; but do not speak.

Women are hard and proud and stubborn-hearted,

Their heads being turned with praise and flattery;

And that is why their lovers are afraid

To tell them a plain story.

FORGAEL.

That’s not the story;

But I have done so great a wrong against you,

There is no measure that it would not burst.