1. O knight, dismount
and descend after you ascended
١. يا فارسا ترجلا
وانحط بعد ما علا
2. Is fate a game
we play with while God does not?
٢. هل القضاء لعبة
نلهو بها والله لا
3. You were the friend of the lord and the
lady and you gained allegiance
٣. كنت صديق اللورد والـ
ـليدى وأحرزت الولا
4. And you were for the mister and sir
the most beloved first
٤. وكنت للمستر والسيـ
ـير المحب الأوّلا
5. But that time has passed
severing what was connected
٥. لكن مضى ذاك الزما
ن قاطعاً ما اتصلا
6. So do not think their memory
brings you hope
٦. فلا تظن ذكرهم
يدنى إليك أملا
7. And do not threaten a judge
whose purpose is to be just
٧. ولا تهدّد قاضيا
من شأنه أن يعدلا