1. The weak-reined charger saved you, though far drawn back,
While the long shaft still quivered in your enemy’s breast.

2. You were calling out at evening for relief,
Shouting: “I shall o’ertake Ibn Khuweilid's son!”

3. For had I but o'ertaken Ibn Khuweilid's son,
I had made him taste the deadly temper of my blade!