That doth the ancient halls in darkness thick entomb.

Strophe IV

So it abideth still;

Ready and prompt are we to work our will,

The dreaded Ones who bring

The dire remembrance of each deed of ill,

Whom mortals may not soothe with offering,

Working a task with little honour fraught,

Yea, all dishonoured, task the Gods detest,

In sunless midnight wrought,