When he receives his golden rings
Upon his steed he lightly springs.
The first he meets upon the road
Is Marianson's haughty lord.
"Fair greeting now, bold cavalier,
What tidings do you bring me here?"
"Of tidings new I bring you none,
Save of the Lady Marianson."
"Ah, Marianson, my lady fair!
She's faithful aye, I'll boldly swear."
"I say not 'yes'—I say not 'no,'
But see—the rings from her hands of snow."
"You lie! you lie! bold cavalier:
My wife is faithful, far or near."
His wife stood on the ramparts high:
She saw her lord ride wildly by.
