Nor found I my candle and span of days."
40. The King he gave him pole and boat,
And directed the old man on his road.
41. "In the Land of the Franks is a lake broad and wide
Where thy candle and span of days do bide."
42.[°] Long and long dived the courteous man
Before he came his candle upon.
43. Körnar the priest baptised him anon.
When the candle burnt out his life was done.