Inspired by Heather Dale’s ‘One of Us,’ specifically these verses. Rarity sprang to mind when I heard them:
 
She was lady-like and lively  
Not the kind you might expect  
With a braver heart than many  
And a slot-shot to respect.
 
i guess she’d once decided  
this was where she’d like to be,  
and i thought if she could do it,  
why not me?
 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13dsYEOi5TY
 
Full lyrics:
 
Before I got to fighting (or when fighting got to me)  
I looked to find examples on the field of chivalry  
And I saw mighty arms much stronger than my arms could ever be  
So I thought perhaps the field was not for me
 
But still I stayed and watched the fighting ‘til one figure stood apart  
In armour newly fashioned and a helm more pot than art  
But each blow was thrown with honour and a lightness of the heart  
So I took that step which soon became a start
 
‘Cause she was not the biggest fighter nor one to raise a fuss  
But I remember being proud that she was one of us  
And we might never stand together in the shield-wall side by side  
But because of her I lift my sword with pride
 
She was ladylike and lively, not the type you would expect  
With a braver heart than many and a slot-shot to respect  
I guess she’d once decided this was where she’d like to be  
And I thought if she could do it, why not me
 
‘Cause she was not the biggest fighter nor one to raise a fuss  
But I remember being proud that she was one of us  
And we might never stand together in the shield-wall side by side  
But because of her I lift my sword with pride
 
So now as I gather armour, bits and pieces here and there,  
I think about examples: how you act, and what you dare  
‘Cause you never know who’s watching or how far that story goes  
And where’er that Lady is I hope she knows
 
’Cause she was not the biggest fighter, nor one to raise a fuss  
But I remember being proud that she was one of us  
And we might never stand together in the shield-wall side by side  
But because of her I lift my sword with pride  
We may never stand together in the shield-wall side by side  
But because of her I lift my sword with pride!