A crucifix and rosary; inlaid

Arms, Saracen-elaborate; a strayed

Nïello of Byzantium; rich work,

In bronze, of Florence; here a delicate dirk,

There holy patens.

So. My ancestor,

The first De Herancour, esteemed by far

This piece most precious, most desirable;

Purchased and brought to Paris. It looked well

In the dark paneling above the old