New Critical Analysis: Data Gathering and Construal of Meaning; Interpretation
Farewell! thou art too dear for my possessing, a
And like enough thou know'st thy estimate: b
The charter of thy worth gives thee releasing; a
My bonds in thee are all determinate. b
For how do I hold thee but by thy granting? c
And for that riches where is my deserving? d
The cause of this fair gift in me is wanting, c
And so my patent back again is swerving. d
Thyself thou gavest, thy own worth then not knowing, e
Or me, to whom thou gavest it, else mistaking; f
So thy great gift, upon misprision growing, e
Comes home again, on better judgment making. f
Thus have I had thee, as a dream doth flatter, g
In sleep a king, but waking no such matter. g