1. What ignorance counsels the fool who attacked you?
What madness you and infamy since you were a lad!

2. You have fallen into the trap of the wretched.
Who said you're from Zafas' lineage?

3. Where are the sons of Zafas from Serfendun?
With Heraclius my father you're enough as an example,

4. The heart of a lion and awe of all eras.
You were told before how he came long ago

5. Greedy for the steeds of Lomidun,
With six ships and little equipment

6. He rained woe on the wall of Ilion.
How different you are from the vanished valor

7. That destroyed a people while you whine.
No use in your lineage of cowards,

8. And if you fight on, ruin is in my right hand.
Serfendun said, made distinct by rage:

9. "Yes, good sir, you have informed me.
Heraclius razed Ilion, no -

10. The stupid Lomiduns, those shepherds, razed it.
Heraclius did not keep his promise, but

11. They denied him the horses, denied the envious.
He attacked him though earlier he had

12. Summoned him from afar with vile insult.
You and your armor are in my fist.

13. You will be smashed by my sharp spear blade,
And by the Lord of Hell your soul will be flung

14. While glory in the guarded pillar is mine."