And the Princess shall get the Singing Leaves,

Or mine be a traitor’s fate.”

The King’s head dropt upon his breast

A moment, as it might be;

’Twill be my dog, he thought, and said,

“My faith I plight to thee.”

Then Walter took from next his heart

A package small and thin,

“Now give you this to the Princess Anne,

The Singing Leaves are therein.”