Armed like a warrior with a sword,

Came to his tranquil home to spoil

The hermit of his holy toil,

And left the glorious weapon there

Entrusted to the hermit's care,

A pledge for him to keep, whose mind

To fervent zeal was all resigned.

He took the brand: with utmost heed

He kept it for the warrior's need:

To keep his trust he fondly strove