I take my arms and go, for right it is to thee I yield;

I go into the battle and my body seeks the fight,

But my soul behind me lingers in thy bosom of delight;

Oh, grant me, Lord and Master, to seek the camp below,

Oh, let me take the name to-night and I will cheerful go,

Bearing the sword, the lance, and coat of mail against the foe!"


MOORISH ROMANCES

[Metrical Translation by J. Lockhart]