Shadows Of The Night

Hey now, what's the commotion about
It's unnecessary for you all to shout
Calm down, step aside, let me through
A message from the king? Can it be true?

Dear people of the woods
I write to you about the stolen goods
I know your position
Let me explain my proposition

I request your help in town
At war my men are going down
I offer a truce
Please inform me what you choose

I can't believe what I'm reading
I won't sacrifice the men I'm leading
Surely, the king must be desperate
To bow down to a kingdom rat

Still, a truce might be worth the pain
If it burns and breaks our chain
Men, prepare for the final fight
We will advance in the shadows of the night

The target stronghold lies east of town
Their soldiers are patrolling all around
We will infiltrate without a sound
And leave the corpses for the king to be found

We're inside, let's get to it
Wait, there are some torches lit
Quickly now, hide in the dark
I see a crowd right through the arch

Soldiers, everywhere
Approaching us, most unfair
Marching along with a grin
The honorable lord and king