"I would not at the last have you go forth thinking ill of me.

Indeed, you think all too well, and make me do things that are better than mine intent, because I know that you expect them of me.

I have done many ill and cruel things in my poor life, simply from idleness and the empty, unsatisfied heart.

If you had loved me or taught me or driven me, I might have tried better things.

Perhaps in the end, for great love's sake, I may yet do one worthy deed that shall blot out all the rest.