Long years ago, before the evil days had dawned,
King Velsung ruled over all the land which lies between the sea and the country of the Goths.
Fonts Together and Forever
Long years ago, before the evil days had dawned,
King Velsung ruled over all the land which lies between the sea and the country of the Goths.
The days were golden; and the good Frey dropped peace and plenty everywhere, and men went in and out unfeared no wrong.
King Volsung had a dwelling in the midst of fertile fields and fruitful gardens.
The great feast-hall was long and high, and its walls were hung with sun-bright shields.
In the middle of the hall stood the pride of the Volsungs.
The Revelation gave unto him,
to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
Amilias did so, and, lo! he fell in two halves.
The vaunted war-coat cleft in twain.
Lying like great gray rocks among the sand and gravel below.
Down-turled the giant's head and he felt fixed arms.
Minner shooke thyself
King Volsung ruled over all the land which lies between the sea and the country of the Goths.