I must lay down my keys to go from here,

To leave the mansion of my parents dear.»

This and what sorrow now will let me tell

No longer, were my darling’s last farewell.

Ah, strong her mother’s heart, to feel the pain

Of those last words and not to burst in twain.

Lament VII

Sad trinkets of my little daughter, dresses

That touched her like caresses,

Why do you draw my mournful eyes? To borrow