What is this called, that my desire for union increased all the more, in direct proportion to how renowned her chastity became.

This couplet captures a fascinating irony of human desire: the heart longs most intensely for what is impossibly out of reach. As word of the beloved's pristine chastity and spotless reputation spread, it didn't discourage the lover; rather, it magnified his yearning for union. That very aura of untouchable purity turned an ordinary wish into an irresistible, tender obsession.