She hid my saddle—long I sought—

“My oldest sister, seeking, found,

Swift on my horse’s back ’twas bound.

“She whispered, ‘Try and get there soon,

Riding along by the light o’ the moon.

“‘In body brave keep a good head,

Brother o’ mine!’ she laughing said.

“‘In Sweetheart Land there’s much to learn,

The road has many a curve and turn.

“‘Don’t loose your horse, don’t go astray;