1. The passage of their hours does not perturb
The lions that lie waiting to pounce and curb

2. A fervent band of heroes with ready blades
Whose shirts are dyed in blood that evil curbs

3. Patience for the woes of their time, and mute
When bitten or stung, no cries disturb

4. Returning to their saddles, throats awash
In bitterness, but no groans disturb

5. Brandishing iron, charging the foe afresh
Should it draw back, no qualms disturb