St. Stefans Vise [English translation]

Stephen was a stable-lad,

- We gladly bid you thanks -

He watered his fine horses five.

- All for the shining star.

Dawn is not yet to be seen,

the stars so bright, in high heaven, they sparkle. -

Quickly is the saddling done,1

- We gladly bid you thanks -

Ere the sun has time to rise.

- All for the shining star.

Dawn is not yet to be seen,

the stars so bright, in high heaven, they sparkle. -

The best dappled grey stallion,2

- We gladly bid you thanks -

Stephen rides himself upon.

- All for the shining star.

Dawn is not yet to be seen,

the stars so bright, in high heaven, they sparkle. -

Ere a person was awake,

- We gladly bid you thanks -

He had reached the forest edge.

- All for the shining star.

Dawn is not yet to be seen,

the stars so bright, in high heaven, they sparkle. -

In the foul wolf's tracks,

- We gladly bid you thanks -

Quickly and fearlessly he goes.

- All for the shining star.

Dawn is not yet to be seen,

the stars so bright, in high heaven, they sparkle. -

1. Quickly the saddle is set2. lit: colt