human
Edward back from the Indian Sea, What have you brought for Nancy?
gpt
A rope of pearls and a gold earring, And a bird of the East that will not sing. A carven tooth, a box with a key--
human
God be praised you are back, says she,
gpt
Have you nothing more for your Nancy?
human
Long as I sailed the Indian Sea I gathered all for your fancy: Toys and silk and jewels I bring, And a bird of the East that will not sing: What more can you want, dear girl, from me?
gpt
God be praised you are back, said she,
human
Have you nothing better for Nancy?
gpt
Safe and home from the Indian Sea, And nothing to take your fancy?
human
You can keep your pearls and your gold earring, And your bird of the East that will not sing, But, Ned, have you nothing more for me Than heathenish gew-gaw toys? says she,
gpt
Have you nothing better for Nancy?