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The Song of Roland - ZaunköniG - 19.05.2008 The Song of Roland Keen songsmith of the iron age, who made The deeds of Roland ring in rhythmic time, Whose stroke and counter-stroke of clanging rhyme Marked but the impact of each flashing blade. How deep thy storm-enraptured music swayed The hearts of men in their heroic prime, As thought the din of battle moved sublime The mighty Charles in warlike pomp arrayed. But hark, what sounds! how sweet and sad they fall Upon the sense: 'tis the horn Olivant Bringing the unconquered warrior's dying breath: And listen now, the melting mournful chant For Roland fallen in deep Ronceval, And Alda mourning for her hero's death. |