English poem
The Hoard and the Dragon
by J. Lesslie Hall (1856–1928)
He sought of himself who sorely did harm him, But, for need very pressing, the servant of one of The sons of the heroes hate-blows evaded, 5 Seeking for shelter and the sin-driven warrior Took refuge within there. He early looked in it,
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