The soldier

Although my horse may not look so handsome,

he is actually quite clever,

and will carry me through the dark to a certain little castle

quickly enough.

Although the castle is not very splendid,

out of her door and into the garden

steps a maiden who, all night,

will be friendly to me.

And although this small girl

is not the fairest in the world,

there is still no other

that I like better.

But if she speaks of marriage,

I'll leap onto my horse -

I'll stay free

and she'll stay at the castle.