King's Messenger

Galloping, galloping, gallant steed; Six reins slackened and dull with sweat, Galloping, galloping still we speed, Seeking, counselling, onward set. Galloping, galloping, piebald steed; Six reins, silken reins, start and strain, Galloping, galloping, still we speed, News—what news—from the King's domain. Galloping, galloping, white and black; Six reins glossy and flaked with foam, Galloping, galloping, look not back! On for the King—for the King we roam. Galloping, galloping, dappled grey; Six reins true to the hand alone, Galloping, galloping, night and day, Seeking, questioning, galloping, gone!