Chapter 28 RETROSPECT

Moreo'er, the shields so steady and the consecrated swords,

O God, that I were worthy to join the victor lords.

Then should I like the others achieve a prize untold,

Not lands that have been promised, nor king's or noble's gold,

But oh, a wondrous crown, and for evermore to wear

A crown which poorest soldier can win with axe and spea