Song of Orkenise

Through the gates of Orkenise

a carter wants to enter.

Through the gates of Orkenise

a tramp wants to leave.

And the sentries of the town,

rush up to the tramp and ask:

"What are you taking out of the town?"

- "I'm leaving my whole heart behind."

And the sentries of the town,

rush up to the carter and ask:

"What are you bringing into the town?"

- "My heart: I'm getting married."

What a lot of hearts in Orkenise!

The sentries laughed and laughed.

Oh tramp, the road is dreary;

oh carter, love is heady.

The handsome sentries of the town

knitted superbly;

Then the gates of the town

slowly swung shut.