The Knight's Song

Endearing! endearing!Why so endearingAre those dark lustrous eyes,Through their silk fringes peering?They love me! they love me!Deeply, sincerely;And more than aught else on earth,I love them dearly.

Endearing! endearing!Why so endearingGlows the glad sunny smileOn thy soft cheek appearing?It brightens! it brightens!As I am nearing;And 'tis thus that thy fond smileIs ever endearing.

Endearing! endearing!Why so endearing

Is that lute-breathing voiceWhich my rapt soul is hearing'Tis singing, 'tis singingThy deep love for me,And my faithful heart echoesDevotion to thee.

Endearing! endearing!Why so endearing,At each Passage of ArmsIs the herald's bold cheering?'Tis then thou art kneelingWith pure hands to heaven,And each prayer of thy heartFor my good lance is given.

Endearing! endearing!Why so endearingIs the fillet of silkThat my right arm is wearing?Once it veiled the bright bosomThat beats but for me;Now it circles the arm thatWins glory for thee!