A Silly Ditty by Merenwen

Gleamdren, Gleamdren

Give me your answer true.

I’m half crazy—nay, I’m in love with you.

This can only lead to marriage,

Because (besides myself) only fools

Do vie for your

Beautiful, delicate hand.

Eanrin, Eanrin,

Give me your answer true.

I’m half crazy, keeping you at bay.

Of course, I love this game.

How long can you keep it up?

I wish to see, for only me

And you can play it so well.

[After a curious turn of events:]

Imraldera, Imraldera,

Give me your answer true.

I’m half crazy, falling in love with you.

I wish this would lead to marriage,

But I’m afraid of a barrage

Of rejections,

Since I last stole a few kisses from you. 

Eanrin, Eanrin,

Give me your answer, will you!

I am going mad, waiting in silence for you.

I thought it might lead to marriage,

But then the mortal came

And stole your heart,

But still I wait for you

To come to your senses!

Eanrin, Eanrin,

Give her your answer, please.

I’m half crazy, waiting for you to sing

Truly

Of your heart-felt devotion

To Queen Bebo’s cousin.

But since I came, Lady Gleamdrené

Has yet to speak to you.