English poem
Now ’twas told to Herwic, men fast for help had gone
by Mary Pickering Nichols (1829–1915)
Now ’twas told to Herwic, men fast for help had gone. The foes from fight ne’er rested, by anger driven on; From early morn to even, they oft to the strife were bidden: But now the friends of Herwic on every side drew near, nor long lay hidden.
When this the men of Karadie did learn, they well might fear That now two kings against them in the fight should share: For them it was unlucky that Hettel now was leading His many fighters thither; he from afar had come, to Herwic speeding.
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- Now Herwic made him ready, and to the strife gave thought
- Now on the seashore weary lay they, one and all
- Now the king of Karadie forthwith to come they bade
- Now, throughout all Ireland, did Hagen his sway begin
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