[1] Say that thou didst forsake me for some fault,
[2] And I will comment upon that offence;
[3] Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt,
[4] Against thy reasons making no defence.
[5] Thou canst not, love, disgrace me half so ill,
[6] To set a form upon desired change,
[7] As I'll myself disgrace: knowing thy will,
[8] I will acquaintance strangle and look strange,
[9] Be absent from thy walks, and in my tongue
[10] Thy sweet beloved name no more shall dwell,
[11] Lest I, too much profane, should do it wrong
[12] And haply of our old acquaintance tell.
[13] For thee against myself I'll vow debate,
[14] For I must ne'er love him whom thou dost hate.
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