For noble hearts, to virtue true,

Their sires in elder brothers view.

To clasp his feet I fain would bow:

He is my hope and refuge now.

What said my glorious sire, who knew

Virtue and vice, so brave and true?

Firm in his vows, dear lady, say,

What said he ere he passed away?

What was his rede to me? I crave

To hear the last advice he gave.”