XVIII. THE GLEEMAN'S TALE IS ENDED.

"Gewiton him þâ wîgend wîca neósian,

"freóndum befeallen Frysland geseón,

"hâmas and heá-burh. Hengest þâ gyt

"wäl-fâgne winter wunode mid Finne

"ealles unhlitme; eard gemunde,

"þeáh þe he ne meahte on mere drîfan

"hringed-stefnan; holm storme weól,

"won wið winde; winter ýðe beleác

"îs-gebinde ôð þät ôðer com