Roses of Calimoore

Verlin Earl of Caranthis,
in his arrogant hubris,
caught the King as his captive
to seize power on his leave.

And the roses swayed red
in the bright light the sun shed.

Dame Eleanor, guards captain,
to this folly would put rein
and the traitor she did lure
to Rose Fields of Calimoore.

And the roses that were red
crimson turned where the Earl bled.

He who slayed him was Balthus
of the house of Orgilous.
Then the King he promptly freed;
Earldom as reward received.

And the roses blossomend red
where was spilled blood of the dead.