1. You promised and gave free rein as long as hope remained,
According to its extent, until we grew weary of patience.

2. Yet when we asked for poetry in exchange you were angered
And said tomorrow, after the praises, it will come reproaching.

3. That jest was no injustice, but only
Reminded the forgetful of poetry.

4. If you say we were unjust, we were not,
But we erred in asking payment.