Ever to fight with his warriors, by the side of the boldest and best, his wishes taught him.

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Horant, too, from Denmark, brave was he enough!

Beneath his hand were shattered helmets strong and tough;

Ne’er by him ’twas forgotten to wear his armor shining;

Ill he wrought to many, and oft the ranks of his foemen he was thinning.

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The quick and fearless Morunc boldly stretched his hand

Ofttimes beyond his buckler, and oft the fight he gained.

To shun the king of Moorland ne’er would he be seeking;