Of Slumber And Death Testo

When we finished to set up our encampment,
I was appointed to be the first to guard.
As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire.
Then a deep sleep - overwhelmed me.
'He tried so hard to fight it, but he failed.'
And then - our enemies approached.
But no one noticed them, for all were asleep.
Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive;
their captain was spared for another day.

Suddenly I awaken from my sleep.
I call my men for the morning has come.
But when I look around me I see them.
All slaughtered but I am still alive.
I wander between the corpses of my men.
Abhorred by this carnage I ask myself.
What has happened to my men?

Slowly I return to where the castle is, of the king, whom I must tell,
of my failure, the death of his men.
I fear the judgement that awaits me.