They said, “we shall be ready, and, riding again to court, will we come hither.

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“Meanwhile must men be making whatever we shall need,—

Sails and also rudders, well-made, and that with speed,

Barges wide, and galleys, to bear us to our haven;

So the swell of the waters shall stir us not, nor make us sick or craven.”

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King Hettel said: “Ride quickly, now, to your land and home.

For horses and for clothing no cost to you shall come;

For you and all your followers such outfit shall be ready,