Were soon at wag; and whispered went the tale

Of how the shot was "free"; and how the balls

Used by young Kuno were "free" bullets—which

To say is: Lead by magic molded, in

The presence and directed of the Fiend.

Of some effect these tales, and of some force

Even with the Duke, who lent an ear so far

As to ordain Kuno's descendants all

To proof of skill ere their succession to

The father's office. Kurt himself hath shot