Then did these twain array them in mail bright-glittering;
And over his arm his buckler did either warrior sling.
Forth of the great hall went they afront of the door to stand,
And they guarded the guests there lying with loyal heart and hand.
Then Volker the battle-eager unclasped his buckler good
From his arm, and upright set it, that propped by the wall it stood.
Then unto where was his viol he turned him back again,
And rendered his tired friends service worthy of such a thane.
For under the great hall’s doorway he sat on the threshold-stone—
More valiant viol-harper never hath mortal known.