فَكَمْ جَمَعَ الحُسْنُ النَّفِيسُ مِنَ العُلَى

وَكَمْ فَرَّقَ الجَيْشُ الخَمِيسُ مِنَ العِدَى

How much the noble beauty gathered glory,

And how the army, now scattered, drove off hostile bands!

وَكَمْ قَدْ نَضَا سَيْفاً بِكَفٍّ كَرِيمَةٍ

فَأَحْسَنَ وَضْعَ السَّيْفِ في مَوْضِع النَّدَى

How often did a generous hand draw forth the blade,

And skilfully return it to its sheath, like dew!