1. With sharp fangs amongst the dogs Achtel
Yellow, smooth coated Ihâb flaming

2. Sturdy like a saddled horse
Scenting even when unwashed

3. Short tailed, heavy loaded
Broad chested, long necked

4. As he is like a dangling lily
As if above his balanced neck is

5. A young oryx’s plume set in a Furel quiver
With wide chest and prominent anklebones

6. Compressed loin and broad shoulders
White marked, scarred and muscular back

7. Thick necked, higher foreleg than hind
Short upper-arm bone, separated muscles

8. Short forelimbs, long hindlimbs
Crowded claws, sturdy muscles

9. A hanging, short and twisted tail
Smoother than its flowing lock as a spindle

10. Often tugging against ropes
Angry at night if not let loose

11. To roam the valleys and hobble the camels
I chased a herd of nimble gazelles with him

12. They sought refuge atop a hill
He persisted approaching and climbing after them

13. And would lunge down onto them with aggression
Like arrows released from a bowstring

14. Eluding the glance's perception
Until when he pounced pouncing of a vigorous youth

15. He would not stop without the first
Abandoning it mauled in bushes

16. Of ample body like a raincloud
While my companions enjoyed the fresh meat

17. The stew is theirs but my thanks are to you