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KONINKLIJK INSTITUUT |
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Where de Ruyter once had to die in battle, Where a Tromp maintained his fame, We stand at the start of our life, But our souls are filled with hope and courage. If in later days it may come about That the Dutch flag is undraped for war, We will support it even when dying (2x) But deserting it ....Never! (2x) If the Leopard will raise its claws Against the free Netherlands, Or if the Eagle will consider it An easy prey, Tromp, de Ruyter will arise, In the free Netherlands. The example set by van Speyk ,(2x) We will follow with heart and hand. (2x) Yes, we look up above Where it flies one day after another, And we swear and promise Eternal faith to the Dutch flag. And if sometimes in later days The Red-White-Blue is undraped for battle, We will support it even when dying (2x) Violate that promise ....Never! (2x) |