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Who has attained to be denied?
O learn, above
All price is my refusal, Love.
My sacred Nay
Was never cheapened by the way.
Thy single sorrow crowns thee lord
Of an unpurchasable word.
O strong, O pure! / As Yea makes happier loves secure, / I vow thee this / Unique rejection of a kiss.
I guard for thee / This jealous sad monopoly.
I seal this honour thine; none dare / Hope for a part in thy despair.