" `And, should Sir Clodion grieve beneath the tree

  To lodge alone, and company demand;

  Although less beautiful, I have with me

  A fair and youthful damsel, here at hand,

  Who, I am well content, his mate shall be,

  And do in all things, as he shall command.

  But she that is most fair to the most strong,

  Meseemeth, in all justice should belong.'