The smuggler

Schumann, Robert

I am the smuggler,

and know well how to inspire respect;

I know how to defy everyone,

and I fear no one.

So let us be merry!

Who shall buy my silk and tobacco?

Truly, my pony is tired,

I hurry, yes, hurry,

otherwise the patrol will catch me,

and then things will go very badly!

Just run, o my horse,

Run, my merry horse,

ah, my dear, good steed,

you know well how to carry me!