1. The women bid me guard my neighbor's honor
And I prevent him though he feels no need

2. I ward off harm and shield him when in danger
And guard him still when guards no more succeed

3. Oh father I implore you, leave this matter
When one so brave appeals for sanctuary

4. Do not take on yourself a fleeing refugee's blood
Though hirelings may pursue him angrily

5. For what you see is but a surface matter
With secrets underneath none can decree