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Vow you 'll never, never tell him! / Freezing stars now glittering farthest, fairest on the winter sky; / If he woo me, / Not your coldest, cruel ray / Or can or may / Be found more chill and still to him than I.
Swear you 'll never, never tell him! / Warm, red roses lifting your shy faces to the summer dew; / If he win me, / Blush your sweetest in his sight / For his delight, / But I can be as warm and sweet as you.