Again each iron mauley swung,

And loud the counter-hitting rung,

Till breathless both, and wild with blows,

Fiercely they grappled for a close;

One moment in close hug they swing,

Hither and thither round the ring,

Then from Heenanus’ clinch of brass,

Sayerius, smiling, slips to grass!

I trow mine ancient breath would fail

To follow through the fight