Letra de The Beheading of a King
A mighty fleet came across the strait But Erik was prepared 500 Germans had come to his aid On horsebacks with their spearsThe fleet was carrying 2000 men Eager to draw blood But as they were about to land Erik released his hoards1000 men and 500 horsemen Came charging down the beach When the sea-king saw this force He gave the order to retreat All obeyed except one ship It held the king's own son He despised the thought of flight And attacked on his ownThe Danish fleet had to turn around They charged King Erik's men But it was too late to save his son His life was already spent The fighting continued bloody and fierce And the bloodshed was immense 2000 warriors died that day Most of them were DanesThe Danish king was captured Most of his guards were dead For a ransom he was released Then his people took his head