What marvel should those lines relax awhile

To a Saturnian smile?

Splendid old Sword-smith, Wieland of our day,

Bestwielder of the matchless steel you made,

This "Sword of Honour" is but baby play

Compared with that tremendous Balsung-blade

Forged by the mightiest master of his trade

Since the great Norseman wrought,

For the fierce battle-field where Titans fought.

What may the shouting young Amilias know