She saw her faithful messenger
His way from Nantés wing:
"Now, Messenger, from Nantés town,
What tidings do you bring?"
"Now Messenger, bold Messenger,
What news from Nantés fair?"
"The only news I bring, fair Dame,
Your lover bade me bear.
"The only news I bring is this—
Your lover bade me say,
'That he has found a sweetheart new,
Choose you a gallant gay.
"Choose you another gallant gay
For I've a sweetheart rare."
—"Now is she wiser far than I,
Or is her face more fair?"
"Now is she wiser far than I
Or is her face more fair?"
"Although, not near so fair as you,
Her wisdom's past compare.
