But quickly came another, who sorrow for him made.

All at last were slaughtered; nor old nor young were living;

God in heaven helped him; but truly against such strength ’twere hopeless striving.

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When he that feat of wonder had done, with heart so brave,

He called the friendly maidens from out their rocky cave.

He said: “Let air and sunshine your sorry hearts be filling;

Since now the God in heaven to grant to us some bliss at last is willing.”

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His call they kindly welcomed, and many times, forsooth,