Why I tie about thy wrist, br Julia, this silken twist; br For what other reason 'tis br But to show thee how, in part, br Thou my pretty captive art? br But thy bond slave is my heart: br 'tis but silk that bindeth thee, br Knap the thread and thou art free; br But 'tis otherwise with me: br -I am bound and fast bound, so br That from thee I cannot go; br If I could, I would not so.