The song of the bride

Earrings set with rubies rare,

Anklets, bangles of fine gold,

Silken robes today I wear,

Who has sent the gems where-with

For the bridal I am decked?

'Tis Ramzan the silversmith!

Little mirror on my ring,

Tell me am I beautiful

As the hired minstrels sing

Tell me am I beautiful?

If my father's heart be glad,

If my mother weep for joy,

Surely I may not be sad!