they knew the way and went to seek you along the narrow lane, but i wandered abroad into the night for i was ignorant.

i was not schooled enough to be afraid of you in the dark, therefore i came upon your doorstep unaware.

the wise rebuked me and bade me be gone, for i had not come by the lane.

i turned away in doubt, but you held me fast, and their scolding became louder every day.