The long-stemmed ships | with warriors laden
That come from without | into Orvasund.
[26]. . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . .
“There are hundreds twelve | of trusty men,
But in Hotun lies | the host of the king,
Greater by half; | I have hope of battle.”
[27]. The ship’s-tents soon | the chieftain struck,
And waked the throng | of warriors all; [[299]]
(The heroes the red | of dawn beheld;)
And on the masts | the gallant men