Versos English Thomas Winthrop Hall Ye Retort Exasperating.

English poem

Ye Retort Exasperating.

by (1862–1900)

Listen in the reader

"Sweete maide," ye lovesicke youthe remarked, "Thou'rt fickle as my star! By far ye worste I ever sparked, You are! You really are!

Albeit yt my brains are nil, I'm gallante as can be; I'lle be to you whate'er you wille, If you'lle be more to me."

"Faire youthe," ye maide replied, "I do Not barter, as a rule, But I'lle be sister untoe you,— Be you my Aprille foole."