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)
Fay Slimm
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/elizabeth-s-consent/
