1. You abused my heart when you possessed me,
Is there anything a free man steals but love?

2. I gave you my affection sincere and true,
A man's truth in affection shows his nobleness.

3. Yet now you spurn me and I've no recourse,
I've no crime but loving you with excess.

4. You turned away until death seemed sweet to me,
For death is nothing matched to your disdain.

5. For that soul I've been humbled but scarcely blamed,
No blame lies on one who in love is debased.

6. I was proud before the passion filled my heart,
When my heart is sickened, I disown its pain.