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Original French : : : : : : : Modern French translation : : : : : : : English translation :Sweet, lovely lady, :''for God's sake do not think'' :that any has sovereignty :over my heart but you alone. For always, without treachery, Cherished one, Have I you, and humbly, Served All the days of my life Without base thoughts. Alas, I am left begging For hope of comfort, And my joy will fade If you do not take pity on me. :Sweet, lovely lady... But your sweet mastery Masters My heart so harshly, Tormenting it And binding it In unbearable love, So that [my heart] desires nothing but to be in your company, And still, your own heart gives me no sign of hope. :Sweet, lovely lady... And since my malady Healed Will never be Without you, Sweet Enemy, Who takes Delight in my torment, With clasped hands, I beseech Your heart, that it forget me, That it mercifully kill me, For too long have I languished. :Sweet, lovely lady... ==See also==