1. My love, do not regret reproaching love,
For light reproach is most beneficial to love.

2. This is no evil nor forbidden,
By the law of passion, but a duty upon the lover.

3. The way of love is estrangement, union, separation,
Reunion, absence, and return with reproach.

4. These are many causes for reproach,
Thus long reproach is most fitting for love.

5. It is said love endures as long as reproach endures,
What wonderful words from the wise!

6. If there is no anger or pleasure in love,
Where are the sweet letters and books?

7. The most beautiful days of love are those
When you alarm me with rebuke and insult.