Or lurk beneath the ocean's tide,

Pursue, dear sons, the robber's track;

Slay him and bring the charger back.

The whole of this broad earth explore,

Sea-garlanded, from shore to shore:

Yea, dig her up with might and main

Until you see the horse again.

Deep let your searching labour reach,

A league in depth dug out by each.

The robber of our horse pursue,