Benton Fraser was.....

Benton Fraser was a Mountie
He knew right from wrong
But when Victoria came his way
He began to sing a song.

He sang of snow and Fortitude Pass
Days and nights in the cold
He kept her alive and held her'til
He felt he was strong and bold.

He told her that she had been bad
He couldn't let her go
He knew he had to turn her in
But she replied with "No".

She told him that she loved him
And if he let her go
She would never forget him
And would always need him so.

He too loved her so deeply
Their lives now intertwined
He considered it for a moment
But  realised he'd been left behind.

She had made a run for it
He couldn't believe his eyes
She said she had truly loved him
But still came out with lies

So, Benton who was a Mountie
Tracked her across the snow
And caught her in the cold one night
And never, ever let her go.

He turned her in for questioning
She was sentenced to several years
How Benton wished he'd let her go
Her words were ringing in his ears.

He knew she was no good for him
Perhaps if he moved away
He would be able to lose the memory
Of that cold and fateful day.