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.