III

The Unhappy Lover. By the same author^[67-4].

O lovely maiden, thou hast drawn my heart

To thee, as though by some magician's art,

Yet though my love is like a glowing flame,

Thy coldness brings me but to scorn and shame.

Mind, if I perish through thy chill disdain,

The folks will say, “Here's one by woman slain^[67-5].”

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