The mighty lord of Moorland to the castle fled, nor to him of Daneland yielded.
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Camps by the men from Denmark for themselves were made:
Then the beleaguered warriors,— it cannot be gainsaid,—
E’er many days were over, with care were burdened sadly;
However good their shelter, all would then have been at home more gladly.
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Thus the boastful fighters were by the foeman’s hand
Fast held within the stronghold; nor was their knightly band
Now able to give battle, although for this yet longing.