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PART II.

Her mother next morning, by blink of her eye,
Perceiv'd 'twixt her and Grigor great love to be;
And she to her husband the same hath reveal'd,
Who orders to watch them as they were in the field.

All day then her father went walking about,
And after her, her father he still did look out,
Till hard upon evening she went off to the glen,
Where Grigor was waiting to here her explain.

What way they should rightly make matters to go,
Her father did follow and heard them also—
He stepping in softly, stood over the cave,
And heard the whole story how they would behave.

At last he advanced, cried, Grigor, what now?
Is this a reward for such an orphan as you?
You know I've maintain'd you from seven years old,
And now your intentions they seem very bold.

Then Grigor ask'd pardon, and thus he did say,
Sir, I'm at your disposal, then do as you may.
The old man in a passion there chiding did stand,
Till his daughter got courage, and took it in hand.

What mean you, dear father, on us for to frown,
Was this man a beggar, I'm sure he's our own—
He's of your own kindred, your flesh, and your blood,
And you know very well his behaviour is good.

'Tis him that I choose for my husband and shall;
Go give all your money to whom that you will;
Do not think me a horse or a hog, to be sold
Away to a numskull that has nought but gold.