The Germans march on farther, robbing, burning;

Kiejstut and Walter first in battle, last

Retreating. Kiejstut was untroubled still,

From childhood used to combat with his foe,

To attack, to conquer, or to fly. He knew

His forefathers warred ever with the Germans;

He, following in their footsteps, ever fought,

And cared not for the future. Other were

The thoughts of Walter. Nurtured ’mid the Germans,

He knew the Order’s power; the Master’s summons,