| Kerowyn's Ride |
| Kerowyn, Kerowyn, where are you going Dressed in men's clothing with a sword by your side? Your face fale as death and your eyes full of fury, Kerowyn, Kerowyn, where do you ride? Last night in the darkness, black raiders attacked us. Our hall lies in ruins below. They've stolen our treasure and the bride of my brother, And to her aid I must now go, And to her side I must now go. Kerowyn, Kerowyn, where is your father? Where is your brother? This task should be his. It is not seemly for maids to be warriors, Go back to your valley and to woman's cares. My father lies dead at the hands of their leader, My brother lies raving in pain. The reavers left no man unwounded to free her, But in their hands she'll not remain, I vow she'll not with them remain. Kerowyn, Kerowyn, where are your senses? What can you hope to accomplish alone? You have no knowledge of war or of weapons. Why lose your life for a girl you scarce know? This is far more than a matter of honor, Its more than a matter of pride. She's but a child all alone and unaided And someone at least should have tried. So now to her rescue I ride. Grandmother, Grandmother, I need a weapon. I am one against many, and I am afraid. The reavers have bought them a dark wizards power. I cannot help Donna without magik aid. Kerowyn, Granddaughter, into your keeping, I'll give you the sword that I once wore. Need is her name, now ride fearless to battle. She'll aid you as she did me before. Her magik is strong as before. Grandmother, grandmother, why turn so willing? Why did you try to presuade me to stay? Whence came this weapon of steel and of magik? And why do you choose now to give it away? Kerowyn, not for the weak or the fearful Is the path of the warrior maid. You passed all my tests, now ride with my blessing And trust in the spell of the blade. Ride now and go unafraid. Back to Fish Songs Back to Home |