[Narrator]
The Princess, all excited, says,

[Princess]
Could we really go, to visit with your mother, could we? Do you suppose?

[Narrator]
Resolute the soldier, stiffening his resolve, squares his shoulders and replies,

[Soldier]
Absolutely no!

[Princess]
Just a little visit, we'd be back before we're missed.
I can see you really want to, I can see it in your eyes,
And think of your dear mother,
Think of her surprise.
It isn't much to ask you.
Say yes, say yes, please do.

[Soldier]
No! Now then! Come over here.

[Narrator]
He says
[Soldier]
Come here to me.

[Princess]
Not until you say we'll go, say yes, do say yes, please.

[Narrator]
Oh, dear! The soldier weakens, he thinks,
And sadly, thinking has never been his strongest suit.

[Soldier]
Well… maybe? Alright, why not?
Alright you win, alright my love, we'll go.
Me mam, me roots, the fires of home, I cannot resist that call.
Maybe me mum'll come and live with us, and then,
Well, then by gum, I'll really have it all.