English poem
The men of the Weders made accordingly
by J. Lesslie Hall (1856–1928)
The men of the Weders made accordingly A hill on the height, high and extensive, Of sea-going sailors to be seen from a distance, And the brave one's beacon built where the fire was, 25 In ten-days' space, with a wall surrounded it, As wisest of world-folk could most worthily plan it. They placed in the barrow rings and jewels,
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- The well-beloved bedmate of the War-Scylfing leader
- Tis time I were faring; Father Almighty
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- Wielded the Weders. Wide-fleeing outlaws