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by Unknown

As we the Berserk’s tale

Measured in cups of ale,

Draining the oaken pail,

Fill’d to o’erflowing.

“Once as I told in glee

Tales of the stormy sea,

Soft eyes did gaze on me,

Burning out tender;

And as the white stars shine

On the dark Norway pine,