Vargas, the Knight of Leon
| Master Alexander de Seaton |
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Rodrigo - Vargas, a knight of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas, a knight of Leon He was born on the plains of Espan~a A trainer of horses for war Or for pleasure or tourney, no matter He knew he would want something more His father was Lord of the Manor His mother a Don~a so pure They guided and taught him his manners His destiny shone bright and sure Rodrigo - Vargas, a squire of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas a squire of Leon He was trained by his father for battle He won a fair Celtic maid's heart He still wasn't sure what he wanted But he knew that he'd made a good start His mind and his heart they both drove him He strove to learn battle's art For his Lady, with honor and courage As a man, he played a man's part Rodrigo - Vargas, serjant of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas, serjant of Leon He went on Crusade with his Liege Lord He fought with the Moor man-to-man Philosophy helped him decide it He left the cross for the Koran The faith of his fathers, it tore him But in the world, wisdom he learned Every man makes his mark with his actions Respect and honor are earned Rodrigo - Vargas, captain of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas, captain of Leon He has served as his King's Lord of Battle Lead armies afar and at home A captain for prowess and daring A knight for courtesy known To fight for the right in Espan~a To fight with for his Lady, not fame A glorious warrior in battle Rodrigo Vargas is his name Rodrigo - Vargas, a knight of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas, a knight of Leon Rodrigo - Vargas, the knight of Leon |
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