Three lovely sisters working were, br As they were closely set, br Of soft and dainty maiden-hair, br A curious Armilet. br I, smiling, ask'd them what they did, br Fair Destinies all three? br Who told me they had drawn a thread br Of life, and 'twas for me. br They shew'd me then how fine 'twas spun br And I replied thereto; br 'I care not now how soon 'tis done, br Or cut, if cut by you.