Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (4)

RONDEL. FRANCOIS VILLON,GOODBYE！

    the tears are in my eyes； Farewell, farewell, my prettiest； Farewell, of women born the best； Good-bye！ the saddest of good-byes. Farewell！ with many vows¹ and sighs My sad heart leaves you to your rest； Farewell！ the tears are in my eyes； Farewell！ from you my miseries² Are more than now may be confessed, And most by thee have I been blessed, Yea, and for thee have wasted sighs； Goodbye！ the last of my goodbyes.