The Lament of the Templars

It was in May that I was knighted In the Commandery of Montigny d'Allier On this clear day my joy could not be compared But to that of lovers who have their hearts filled When I received the immaculate cloak from the Order Marked with the red cross, on the embroidered shoulder The Grand Master, here, deigned to speak to me "Be faithful and ardent because you are Templar"