Trysting Time

A pretty girl at time o' gloaming
Hath whispered me to go and meet her
Without te city gate.

I love her, but she tarries coming.
Shall I return, or stay and greet her?
I burn, and wait.

Truly she charmeth all beholders,
' Tis she hath given me this jewel,
The jade of my delight;
But this red jewel-jade that smoulders,
To my desire doth add more fuel,
New charms to-night.

She has gathered with her lily fingers
A lily fair and rare to see.
Oh! sweeter still the fragance lingers
From the warm hand that gave it me.

The Wisdom of the East

A lute of jade