The ancient dame felt never tired

Upon her daughter’s charms to dwell;

Her size improved she much admired,

Her slender waist, and bosom’s swell.

“I scarcely can believe, that I

Gave birth to such a daughter brave:

Whence gottest thou that flashing eye?

And who that shining corslet gave?”

Young Roska gravely thus replied:

“My gracious master Asa-Thor