1. On the day we met, Uwaimir donned
A gabardine of smooth suede worn by a mute camel driver,

2. And made promises that led me to think
He would slay me or else become my slayer.

3. When I said "Be just and oppress me not,"
He flung aside all truth but his own false notions.

4. I refuted him until he was confounded, though he remained averse,
For the contentious are often abashed after arguing.

5. Never did you show mercy to an ignorant foe
Like a learned adversary feigning ignorance.