I asked a Thief

2026-05-13

I askèd a thief to steal me a peach:
He turnèd up his eyes.

I ask'd a lithe lady to lie her down:

Holy and meek, she cries.

As soon as I went

An Angel came:

He wink'd at the thief,

And smil'd at the dame;

And without one word said

Had a peach from the tree,

And still as a maid

Enjoy'd the lady.