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We are called upon to go to war. |
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Our banners raised hihg, we march on. |
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Our Steel glinting in the setting sun, death can't stop us from achieving victory. |
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When we finished to set up our encampment, |
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I was appointed to be the first to guard. |
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As my men closed their eyes to sleep, |
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I warmed myself at a small fire. |
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Then a deep sleep - overwhelmed me. ' |
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He tried so hard to fight it, but he failed.' |
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And then - our enemies approached. |
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But no one noticed them, for all were asleep. |
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Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive; their captain was spared for another day. |
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Suddenly I awaken from my sleep. |
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I call my men for the morning has come. |
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But when I look around me |
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I see them. |
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All slaughtered but |
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I am still alive. |
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I wander between the corpses of my men. |
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Abhorred by this carnage |
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I ask myself. |
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What has happened to my men? |
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Slowly I return to where the castle is, of the king, whom |
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I must tell, of my failure, the death of his men. |
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I fear the judgement that awaits me. |
