Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
Sir John Suckling. 16091642327. Why so Pale and Wan?
WHY so pale and wan, fond lover? | |
Prithee, why so pale? | |
Will, when looking well can’t move her, | |
Looking ill prevail? | |
Prithee, why so pale? | 5 |
Why so dull and mute, young sinner? | |
Prithee, why so mute? | |
Will, when speaking well can’t win her, | |
Saying nothing do ‘t? | |
Prithee, why so mute? | 10 |
Quit, quit for shame! This will not move; | |
This cannot take her. | |
If of herself she will not love, | |
Nothing can make her: | |
The devil take her! | 15 |