We pledged our hearts, my love and I,—
       &nbspI in my arms the maiden clasping;
I could not guess the reason why,
       &nbspBut, oh! I trembled like an aspen.

Her father's love she bade me gain;
       &nbspI went, but shook like any reed!
I strove to act the man—in vain!
       &nbspWe had exchanged our hearts indeed.