IX + 

“What can be drearier than the house, + 

Wherein the miserable wife + 

Deplores a most unworthy spouse + 

And leads a solitary life? + 

The tiresome man, her value knowing, + 

Yet curses on his fate bestowing, + 

Is full of frigid jealousy, + 

Mute, solemn, frowning gloomily. + 

Such am I. This did ye expect, + 

When in simplicity ye wrote + 

Your innocent and charming note + 

With so much warmth and intellect? + 

Hath fate apportioned unto thee + 

This lot in life with stern decree? + 