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Says the wife, ' It is cock-crow; ' |
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Says the husband, ' It is grey dawn. ' |
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' Rise, Sir, and look at the night, -- ' |
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If the morning star be not shining. |
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Bestir yourself, and move about, |
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To shoot the wild ducks and geese. |
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When your arrows and line have found them, |
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I will dress them fitly for you. |
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When they are dressed, we will drink [together over them], |
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And I will hope to grow old with you. |
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Your lute in your hands, |
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Will emits its quiet pleasant tones. |
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When I know those whose acquaintance you wish, |
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I will give them off the ornaments of my girdle. |
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When I know those with whom you are cordial, |
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I will send to them of the ornaments of my girdle. |
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When I know those whom you love, |
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I will repay their friendship from the ornaments of my girdle. |
Published
by The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, © Copyright 2003
by Anne Kinney and the University of Virginia