Over the heather the wet wind blows,
I've lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose. The rain comes pattering out of the sky,
I'm a Wall soldier, I don't know why. The mist creeps over the hard grey stone,
My girl's in Tungria; I sleep alone. Aulus goes hanging around her place,
I don't like his manners, I don't like his face. Piso's a Christian, he worships a fish;
There'd be no kissing if he had his wish. She gave me a ring but I diced it away;
I want my girl and I want my pay. When I'm a veteran with only one eye
I shall do nothing but look at the sky.
