1. I ransom you, my drinking in a tavern
And my regret being far from companionship

2. Summoned me so eyes may find rest in me
Yet inflamed them with destitute company

3. Appraising them together if sold
Barely a loaf’s worth in their clothing

4. I have not seen youths except singing
As if their singing striking swords

5. Except the band I fled from
Appealing for mercy from a Kind Lord