Charles Dibdin Чарлз Дибдин
Love and Glory Любовь и слава
Young Henry was as brave a youth, Хоть молод Генри, всё ж, не трус,
As ever graced a martial story Превыше честь и войск уставы.
And Jane was fair as lovely truth, А Джейн свежа, как розы куст
She sighed for love and he for glory. Ждала любви, он жаждал славы.
With her his faith he meant to plight, При Джейн ни слова о войне:
And told her many a gallant story, Невинны юности забавы,
Till war their honest joys to blight, В речах галантен с ней вдвойне,
Call'd him away from love to glory. Но не любви, желал, а славы.
Brave Henry met the foe with pride, Война. Храбрец, как тут, в бою.
Jane follow'd - fought - ah! hapless story, Джейн вслед за ним, ах!Что за нравы.
In man's attire by Henry's side, Убиты. Жертвой к алтарю:
She died for love and he for glory. Она– любви, а Генри славы.
