Breaketh his sword beneath the victor’s feet,—

So my last failing courage me inspires;

Yet once more to the lute my hand is bold;

Let the last Wajdelote of Litwa sing

Litwa’s last song!”

He ended, and awaited

The Master’s answer. All in silence deep

Await. With mockery and with curious eye

Konrad tracks Witold’s every look and motion.

They noted all how when the Wajdelote