And give no answer when I cry?

Up, warrior, from thy lowly bed!

A meeter couch for thee is spread.

It ill beseems a glorious king

On the bare ground his limbs to fling.

Ah, surely must thy love be strong

For her whom thou hast governed long,

If thou, my hero, canst recline

On her cold breast forsaking mine.

Or, famed for justice through the land,