Sing Ghiles. Here am I, Sing Ghiles! Sing Ghiles it is my name.
From English ground I sprang and came
To fight King George by name.
Open-the-door. King George is here, ready at hand,
I'll fetch him in at thy command.
If thou can't believe me what I say,
Step in. King George, and clear thy way.
King George. The dewdrops from the valley.[1] I am in the search of an enemy, but now I have found him, my sword shall end his life.
Sing Ghiles (sings or says). I am afraid I am a stranger.
Exposed to be in danger.
The balls from yonder mountains have laid me quite low!
King George. Prepare, thou wretch, for death; my sword shall end thy life!
Sing Ghiles. Enter in that soldier, that noble soldier bold.
Before King George strikes my heart cold!
Soldier. Bear off, King George, for a few moments. Look down with pity on him, use him as a stranger. Thou shalt not wrong him!
King George. Who art thou? a soldier?
Soldier. A soldier? yes! a noble soldier bold. Bold Slasher is my name.[2]
With my sword and buckler by my side I hope to win this game,
And if this game should do me good,
I'll first drawn (sic) sword and then thy blood!