Hidden by old age awhile br In masker's cloak and hood, br Each hating what the other loved, br Face to face we stood: br 'That I have met with such,' said he, br 'Bodes me little good.' br br 'Let others boast their fill,' said I, br 'But never dare to boast br That such as I had such a man br For lover in the past; br Say that of living men I hate br Such a man the most.' br br 'A loony'd boast of such a love,' br He in his rage declared: br But such as he for such as me -- br Could we both discard br This beggarly habiliment -- br Had found a sweeter word.