In his right hand he holds a sword,

From his left blood flows.

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On the rocky steeps a horse is standing;

It is neighing aloud that Love may succour;

It is pawing the earth in woe and anguish.

Beside the horse a soldier is lying;

Above them circles a huge bird flying ...

Beside the soldier his mother is crying.

“The flag was lost—why lose my life too?