Brithnoth: The Battle Of Maldon (991 AD)

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Then he ordered each of his warriors his horse to loose Then did Brithnoth begin his men to bestow - He rode up and counselled them - his soldiers he taught Then stood forth on the strand and sternly spake The messenger from the Sea men, delivered his tidings; Brithnoth made answer - his buckler he grasped, Brandished his slender spear - and spoke. Bade he then to bear the shields, the warriors to go, So that they on the river's bank all stood. So stood firm the stout-hearted Warriors in the war - they did keenly strive Who with his point first should be able From fey men to win life. Warriors with weapons; They stood steadfast; Brithnoth stirred them! Thou messenger of the seamen, back with thy message. There stands here a good earl in the midst of his men, Who will this country ever defend, The kingdom of Aethelred, mine overlord, The folk and the ground - but they shall fall, Nor shall ye so softly carry off our riches. Sooner shall point and edge reconcile us, Grim warplay indeed - before we give tribute.