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 Lord Robert brought a ruby red,

When the Sword came back from sea; 

He kissed Alicia on the head:

"I am come back to thee;

'Tis time, sweet love, that we were wed,

Now the Sword is back from sea!"

Sir Miles he bore a falcon brown,

When the Sword came back from sea;

His arms went round tall Ursula's gown,—

"What joy, O love, but thee?

Let us be wed in the good town,

Now the Sword is back from sea!"

My heart grew sick, no more afraid,

When the Sword came back from sea;

Upon the deck a tall white maid

Sat on Lord Roland's knee;

His chin was press'd upon her head,

When the Sword came back from sea!