The Bohemian Girl (1843): I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls (Sumi Jo)
I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls, With vassals and serfs at my side, And of all who assembled within those walls, That I was the hope and the pride. I had riches too great to count, could boast Of a high ancestral name; But I also dreamt, which pleased me most, That you loved me still the same.
I dreamt that suitors sought my hand, That knights upon bended knee, And with vows no maiden heart could withstand, They pledged their faith to me. And I dreamt that one of that noble host Came forth my hand to claim; But I also dreamt, which charmed me most, That you loved me still the same.