The Warrior bowed his crested head, and tamed his heart of fire,
And sued the haughty king to free his long-imprisoned sire;
“I bring thee here my fortress keys, I bring my captive train,
I pledge thee faith, my liege, my lord!—oh, break my father’s chain!”

“Rise, rise! even now thy father comes, a ransomed man this day;
Mount thy good horse, and thou...