1. If a youth has here a tent and furnishing,
A pipe and striped cloak and turban too,

2. A pitcher and a sieve when enemies see,
Some day he'll grieve and mourn for you,

3. With Yemen bow so bright and strong,
A coat of mail and good keen brand,

4. Bracelets engraved upon his arms,
A wolf pack and a vulture land,

5. And handsome pages dressed so fair
Who turn whene’er he gives command,

6. A hound that snaps at all who pass,
With teeth protruding from his mouth,

7. Then he deserves in word and deed
The shining pearls that he can stand.