1. I roamed with a dear friend in meadows green,
Sipping sweet draughts of wine our thirst to quench.

2. You came upon me till with sudden blow
Upon my head you brought your hand to clench.

3. When touched by soft and slender fingers five,
My trembling hands could scarce their grasp unclench.

4. You know this dog is shunned by all mankind,
Yet if a dog, I'm of the noblest blench.

5. When men agree upon a treacherous plot,
My place is empty on the traitor's bench.

6. You hoped, o dog, her sweet words comfort brought,
When you had wearied her with whines unstrench'd.

7. In days of horned beast, soft constancy
Was found in maidens, not to be estranged.