When from that green and swelling hill

Two towers did he see.”

Two sons lay at the Lady Inge’s breast, and all was well.

“The first one of the brothers two

They called him Esbern Snare.[4]

He grew as strong as a savage bear

And fleeter than any hare.

“The second him called they Absalon,

A bishop he at home.

He used his trusty Danish sword