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

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