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第178章
THE CONTRACT.
I gave myself to him, And took himself for pay.
The solemn contract of a life Was ratified this way.
The wealth might disappoint, Myself a poorer prove Than this great purchaser suspect, The daily own of Love Depreciate the vision;But, till the merchant buy, Still fable, in the isles of spice, The subtle cargoes lie.
At least, 't is mutual risk,-- Some found it mutual gain;
Sweet debt of Life, -- each night to owe, Insolvent, every noon.