1. Ask the host of enemies if you wish to turn them away,
From their purpose if their scheme troubles you,

2. They came to you like vipers of the earth yet you repelled them
As the ostriches were scattered amidst the barren valley,

3. They went asking people about what was behind them,
So he informs them with grievous news, blade.

4. Nor was the side of excuse too narrow for them, they are
Like cats, if left alone, they would sleep.

5. The souls are ransomed and their generosity overflowed
With gratitude on the horizon of loyalty, cloud.

6. So those covenants were not blamed,
Nor did any flaw from that preservation get blamed.

7. And the like of you, loyal to the like of him, so you matched,
As the rainwater matched the valley’s runnel.

8. Your messages in the matter of noble deeds, both of you
Far-reaching, having lofty aspirations, resolute.

9. By my life, you have endowed him with such loyalty
That the noblest parentage produced, honor.

10. So it didn’t cease unless your fair soul relented, if possible
For the body not the soul from you has its abode.

11. Your sword, however much you unsheathe it for its like
The glory of the sword when unsheathed is little.