[Cheiro:]
The veriest gambler I,
Of all who cast the die.
The years today I stake and play
To win my lady's eye.
The boldest loser I,
Although the end be nigh.
A look she bent in wonderment,
So let it be-- I die.
An easy task have I,
Not mine to make her sigh,
My life would grieve her
Undeceive her,
Before I fail-- goodbye.