Aucassin and Nicolette

XXV

Sung

"Little star, I see you,
the moon draws you to her.
Nicolette is with you,
My sweet friend with blonde hair.
I believe God wanted her with him
so she could make the night's light
even more beautiful.
My sweet sister, how happy I would be
if I could go straight up
--never mind the fall--
and dwell up there by your side:
how I would cover you with kisses!
If I were a prince,
you would do me honor
my sister, my sweet friend."