Les Estreines

ACCEPT, my love, as true a heart
As ever lover gave :
'Tis free (it vows) from any art.
And proud to be your slave.
Then take it kindly, as 'twas meant.
And let the giver live :
Who, with it, would the world have sent.
Had it been his to give.
And, that Dorinda may not fear
I e'er will prove untrue.
My vows shall, ending with the year.
With it begin anew.