How shall we with the German power contend?”
“Father,” said Walter, “one sole way I know,
A dreadful way, alas! effectual!
Some day I may reveal it.” Thus did they
Converse, the battle over, ere the trumpet
Did summon to fresh battles and defeats.
Kiejstut grew ever sadder, and how changed
Seemed Walter; never over-merry he.
Even in happy moments some light shade
Of thought o’erhung his brow, but with Aldona