Elizabeth's Consent.

Time proved its promise, ................................excited maidens Everywhere hoping for ....................... knights with amour, But here was a gallant, ............................ armed with latent Power to bewitch, ............ swooning she felt so sure That her virginity forsooth ............................ she gave, prime Maidenhead forfeited, ............................her cavalier man, Plain Thomas Bate, ...................... had a passionate time. Her consent, ere long, ............................ had them planning. Nights soon were stolen, ........................... raptures had savour. But proved he worthy, ...................... or was he some knave? (To be Continued)