The messenger continues, and refers to the feuds of Swedes and Geats.
"The blood-stainèd trace of Swedes and Geatmen,
The death-rush of warmen, widely was noticed,
How the folks with each other feud did awaken.
The worthy one went then1 with well-beloved comrades,
5 Old and dejected to go to the fastness,
Ongentheo earl upward the