All was still

When I broke the seal

In dwindling winter morning shades

I knew a ransom must be paid out

Apostasy, a curse on me?

The weaker vessel secure under grace of God

Matrimonial locks, skeleton key

She, pursue my gaze on her

A dance within a masquerade

The servant's ransom culled and laid out

(Hereditary cornucopia)

(Hereditary cornucopia)

This dire desire for wealth

Lure of a prosperous wеll

"Disfigured child won't die young

The hеarts of us all she has won

(But you must leave here")

Silent curtsy, tearful bliss

("God bless you")

"Carnal shame, a secret treaty

The lovers bond"