Deus est Deus pauperum.

The old knight muttered under his breath,

"Then mayhap ye shall but ride to death."

But Maltete turned him quickly round,

"Bind me this grey-beard under ground!"

Deus est Deus pauperum.

"Because ye are old, ye think to jape.

Take heed, ye shall not long escape.

When I come back safe, old carle, perdie,

Thine head shall brush the linden-tree."