SONG FOR CHASTELARD
Though ye be never so fair a May
As Queen Marie that is so sweet,
I am so bounden in love's way
I may not go upon my feet.
As Queen Marie that is so sweet,
I am so bounden in love's way
I may not go upon my feet.
Though ye be never so true a thing
As Saint Marie that is so clean,
Yet I am so taken in your loving
I wis ye be the better queen.
As Saint Marie that is so clean,
Yet I am so taken in your loving
I wis ye be the better queen.
Though I be never so good in face
As Absalom that was callèd fair,
Give me so much of your least grace
As I may kiss your neck and hair.
As Absalom that was callèd fair,
Give me so much of your least grace
As I may kiss your neck and hair.
Though I be never so wise a king
As Solomon that woned out south,
Do so much for me, good sweeting,
As I may kiss upon your mouth.
As Solomon that woned out south,
Do so much for me, good sweeting,
As I may kiss upon your mouth.