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 F I were drowned in darkness While she did float in light, Then I could dream the hours away, Nor dread the coming night. If I alone kept fealty And she did lightly stray, Then I should know she ne'er had been, And turn my thoughts away. If only for her loving I loved this maiden mine, It might be that my soul would seek Some nearer clinging vine.