The Beast and minions tried their might
To turn the ranger from the light,
To join the Huntsmen's ranks they pled,
'Twas all that he deserved, they said.
Still good in heart, he did resist
The Beast's temptations to desist.
True to task, in spite of shame,
The marked ranger did remain.
With Forest Arms and Needles he
Sought his atonement for his deed,
From the beginning did he start,
Relearned the Code within his heart.
For five long summers he did wait
For Maiden's hand upon his fate.
Trials withstood he, and pressed on
'Til Maiden's word would say 'tis done.