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would he beg his beloved
to open her heart,
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assuring her he
was ready to live
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and die for her.
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From this costume and armor
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you can see
I am a warrior.
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Would that my trusty blade Artemis,
swollen with blood like a sponge,
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were able to speak
she'd convince you!
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Where there was a fortress on a cliff,
a wall beset with cannons,
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sharp waves of bayonets,
vaults of sabers - there stood Papkin,
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lion undaunted,
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noble swordsman!
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Please forgive
the jealous thunder
:45:48
of my exaltation,
but I have sufficient fame.
:45:52
All I lack is the permission
to be among Klara's suitors.
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I permit you.
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Please take my vows.
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Easy!
:46:07
Now it's time for proofs
of obedience, endurance and courage.
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Queen of eternal beauty,
Ornament of Mankind,
:46:19
order me to jump into the fire,
and I will perish in flames.
:46:24
I am not that severe!
:46:26
You, the jewel of knights,
shall not burn.
:46:31
But let me just repeat:
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I demand three tests.
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Each is cause for glory.
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To show you are obedient
you mustn't speak for six months.
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Not a word?
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That's it.
:46:49
And to prove your endurance
you must live
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on bread and water...
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- But not too long.
- A year and 6 days.
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I am already dead,
but always at your service.