Were it to claim her from a rival's arms

I would attack three troops of warriors.

I'd take her from a hostile tribe by force.

Could I but swear by her dear head, my love,

My black-eyed beauty--I would never count

My enemies, 'though they a hundred were.

Were she unto the strongest to belong

I swear she never would be swept from me.

In the sweet name Hyzyya I'd attack

And fight with cavaliers innumerable.