1. A fortress called me to take refuge, how odious that was to me
It is the habit for me to be praised, then reviled

2. So I said to the fortress, save yourself, truly
The gallant man protects his stance from being razed

3. I lingered to preserve life but found
No life for myself except to press forward

4. It will suffice you, tips of tongues, a horseman
When he neighs calling for the steed and the preserve

5. When a man does not brave adversities, the ropes
Of disgrace are quick to tie down the man