1. The lily has unfurled its banners
And said, all flowers are in my service

2. Had I no sovereignty in beauty
My flag would not be raised above theirs

3. The rose then laughed at it mockingly
And said, why do you fear my might?

4. It said to the lily, what is this
That the old man says in my presence?

5. The lily was offended by its words
And said to the flowers, O my comrades