Trouble by The Waters of Babylon From that moment I date the beginning of my madness.

Suddenly I forgot all cares and difficulties of the present and future and became foolishly light-hearted.

We were rushing towards the great battle where men were busy at my proper trade.

I realized how much I had loathed the lonely days in Germany, and still more the dawdling week in Constantinople.

Now I was clear of it all, and bound for the clash of armies.