NARRATOR
The Princess, all excited, says,
PRINCESS
Could we really go, to visit with your mother, could we? Do you suppose?
NARRATOR
Resolute the soldier, stiffening his resolve, squares his shoulders and replies,
SOLDIER
Absolutely no!
PRINCESS
Just a little visit, we'd be back before we're missed.
I can see you really want to, I can see it in your eyes,
And think of your dear mother,
Think of her surprise.
It isn't much to ask you.
Say yes, say yes, please do.
SOLDIER
No! Now then! Come over here.
NARRATOR
He says
SOLDIER
Come here to me.
PRINCESS
Not until you say we'll go, say yes, do say yes, please.
NARRATOR
Oh, dear! The soldier weakens, he thinks,
And sadly, thinking has never been his strongest suit.
SOLDIER
Well… maybe? Alright, why not?
Alright you win, alright my love, we'll go.
Me mam, me roots, the fires of home, I cannot resist that call.
Maybe me mum'll come and live with us, and then,
Well, then by gum, I'll really have it all.
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