Full dim and dismal that den is to live in.

Doorless is that house, and is dark within;

Down art thou held there and death hath the key.

15 Loathly is that house of earth and horrid to live in.

There thou shalt tarry and be torn by worms.

Thus thou art laid, and leavest thy friends;

Thou hast never a comrade who will come to thee,

Who will hasten to look how thou likest thy house.

20 Or ever will undo thy door for thee.

. . . . . . . . and after thee descend;