In such unfairest odds and chance of fray

“In such unfairest odds and chance of fray One of our soldiers was begirt by foes; But he, by valour more than mail, makes way And of true warrior-heart fair ’surance shows; Slain the near charger with his sabre-sway Its rider’s head upon the plain he throws;— Brave sworder-feat!—and, pace by pace, he leaveth Arear the foeman whom such exploit grieveth.”