There, near Prague, at Weissenberg, now

For Bohemia's throne they're fighting.

Palsgrave, 'twas a short sad winter!

Palsgrave, thou wast sore defeated!

Spur thy horse and seek a refuge!

"O thou fairest of all women,

From my dream what an awaking!

For there came to me the Beadle,

Summoned me before the Rector.

Grimly wrinkled he his forehead,