Apology

(Philipp) Friedrich Silcher

And when I sit in the tavern over a glass full of wine,

then I honour you, my beloved wife, so dear and pure!

And if one or the other expresses his deep feelings,

then I empty the glass to the bottom in honour of you.

And when I often go too far in a carousal,

then I think that I can never do too much in honour of you.