And I in love will pay thee."

The Knight is set on a goal heaven-high

Where a silver star is risen,

And the young Squire it is springs by

To free the maid from prison.

"Take, good Sir Knight, my pleasure and pride,

The meed of valiant striving!

Here wait the lips of your glad bride

Whose name is Joy-of-Living."

Starward, starward the rapt Knight goes,