A dog's-foot who insult him shall!
Wherever we shall meet him,
We'll aye, as Brother greet him,
And live to this our Brother, hoch!
While all are singing, the president reaches to him whose head he has covered, his right hand. The presidents thus gradually, and in succession, cover all heads, till they have again arrived at that place at the table where they have presided. Returned thither, they cover each other under the same ceremonies. In conclusion, all sing:--
Rest thee from the Burschen feast-rites,
Now, thou dedicated brand,
And be each one's high endeavour--
Freedom for his Fatherland!
Hail to him who still is haunted