Hermanrick stood—the shades of death

Her brother's eyelids close.

The furious Dane nor pity knew

Nor stay'd his vengeful arm;

Nor aught avails that heavenly face,

Which might a tiger charm.

First on th' unguarded chief he rush'd,

And bore him to the ground;

The helpless damsel's plaint of woe,

In war's loud shout is drown'd.