Flashing eyes of hate and anger,
Serpent snaps and lifts his head.
Hero Hedgehog, swift and clever,
Parries, pounces, triumphs ever,
Stains his sword blood red.
Clingle, clangle, through the forest,
Ringing shield and lance resound.
Mother Mouse beholds the duel,
Wondering that one so cruel
Still should hold his ground.
Clingle! Clangle! Who is victor?
How they whirl and writhe and toss.
Suddenly, Knight Hedgehog ceases,
For King Serpent, slashed to pieces,
Dies upon the moss.
Through the sunset marches Hedgehog,
Carrying his foe by right;
Hear the cheers the forest raises,
Shouting songs of grateful praises,
»Hail the Valiant Knight!«
