And sore indeed was their fleshly smart.

Yet must I bear them, well-beloved,

Until thy truth and troth was proved

And this tattered coat is now for a sign

That thou hast won me to be thine.

Now wilt thou lead along thy maid

To meet thy kindred unafraid."

As stoops the falcon on the dove

He cast himself about her love.

He kissed her over, cheek and chin,