Then was a mighty thronging,
and clang of swords as well,
As on each side the warriors
on their opponents fell.
The chieftains sought each other,
mettle and strength to gauge;—
The hosts began to waver;
then waxed the hate and rage.
Then was a mighty thronging,
and clang of swords as well,
As on each side the warriors
on their opponents fell.
The chieftains sought each other,
mettle and strength to gauge;—
The hosts began to waver;
then waxed the hate and rage.