Why should I vain fears discover,
Prove a dying sighing swain?
Why turn shilly shally lover
Only to prolong my pain?

When we woo the dear enslaver
Boldly ask and she will grant;
How should we obtain a favour
But by telling what we want?

Should the nymph be found complying,
Nearly then the battle's won;
Parents think 'tis vain denying
When half our work is fairly done.