XLVI + 

“ ’Twas possible then, happiness⁠— + 

Nay, near⁠—but destiny decreed⁠— + 

My lot is fixed⁠—with thoughtlessness + 

It may be that I did proceed⁠— + 

With bitter tears my mother prayed, + 

And for Tattiana, mournful maid, + 

Indifferent was her future fate. + 

I married⁠—now, I supplicate⁠— + 

For ever your Tattiana leave. + 

Your heart possesses, I know well, + 

Honour and pride inflexible. + 

I love you⁠—to what end deceive?⁠— + 

But I am now another’s bride⁠— + 

For ever faithful will abide.” + 