VIII + 

My poor Vladimir, bitter tears + 

Thee but a little space bewept, + 

Faithless, alas! thy maid appears, + 

Nor true unto her sorrow kept. + 

Another could her heart engage, + 

Another could her woe assuage + 

By flattery and lover’s art⁠— + 

A lancer captivates her heart! + 

A lancer her soul dotes upon: + 

Before the altar, lo! the pair, + 

Mark ye with what a modest air + 

She bows her head beneath the crown; + 

Behold her downcast eyes which glow, + 

Her lips where light smiles come and go! + 