In an old oak chest, in an up-stairs room

Of poor papa’s castle, was kept an heir-loom,

An enchanted net, made of iron links,

Which was brought from Palestine, she thinks,

By her great grandpapa, who had been a Crusader;

If she had but got that, she was sure it would aid her.

Sir Eppo, kind man,

Approves of the plan;

Says he’ll do all she wishes as quick as he can;

Begs she wont fret if the time should seem long;