Messengers rode throughout the lands
Spreading abroad the words of the Queen.

And thus says the Queen:
“Woe to the land 
which is ruled by the hand of a woman.
The past ten years have brought ruinous war 
and victory to the heathens.
And your fields are laid to waste 
and your castles lie in ruins.”

And thus says the Queen: “For twenty years 
this throne has not seated a King.
My brother renounced his purple robes 
and, as a penitent, chose a pilgrim’s staff. 
Alas, his mortal remains are resting in Jordan 
and now his sister remains alone as Queen!”

And thus says the Queen: “In order to fulfil my duty to you, 
I do not hesitate 
to state loud and clear – to whomever 
subdues the heathen rulers, 
whoever he may be,
I shall give myself and my throne as a reward.”