1. Come, tale-teller, let us hear the story of the adverse fate that befel the king's son?
2. The tale-teller replied, "That is hard to do; for the sword of sorrow cleaves the breast."
3. The prince had everything prepared for his departure, and first enquired about the town of Katine.
4. Satisfactory information was soon received; all his effects brought to the ship.
5. The whole crew were on board, the officers stood prepared, and the army equipped.
6. Then the prince betook himself on board, and confided his person to the "god's device" (the ship).
7. The pilots led the way, followed by an endless host of ships.
8. There sat the prince in sweet reverie, with smiling lips and a heart free from sorrow.
9. Six months he went across the sea, with pilot carefully watching his way.