Chapter I
Mermaid
Fathoms deep beneath the wave,Stringing beads of glistering pearl,Singing the achievements braveOf many an old Norwegian earl;Dwelling where the tempest’s ravingFalls as light upon our ear,As the sigh of lover, cravingPity from his lady dear,Children of wild Thule, we,From the deep caves of the sea,As the lark springs from the lea,Hither come, to share your glee.