For death do I fear | on the way I shall fare,

And in years am I young, methinks.”

Groa spake:

[6]. “Then first I will chant thee | the charm oft-tried,

That Rani taught to Rind;

From the shoulder whate’er | mislikes thee shake,

For helper thyself shalt thou have.

[7]. “Then next I will chant thee, | if needs thou must travel,

And wander a purposeless way:

The bolts of Urth | shall on every side