stately tall you meekly stand br on your finger the signet band br for my sake you shunned your crown br for my breath your devotion fierce br br you gave for me your sword and squire br your hospitality did never tire br proud brothers in battle or play br companions going about each day br br in your shadow I had no care br my home's cupboards were never bare br song and merriment never missed br hunger a stranger to my lips br br your place at court set second to mine br your heart pure - best fruit of vine br your eyes reflect esteem so dear br no man's affection held so near br br O gallant Prince in battle slain br my soul cries out for you in pain br Saul's crown you've set upon my head - br a long-held secret I shan't covet br br My lord, one could never repay; br the debt of friendship's love dismay? br to live this life as noble and true br to generously care and give as you br br Prince of the Realm, if you could hear br the Scroll of the Upright, loud and clear br in the Song of the Bow proclaimed br praise of our filial bond inscribed.