Re: Re: Raining on Parade

From: Jeffrey Zahari <jeff_zahari_at_...>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 14:33:40 +1100

> > This (slightly adapted) from the Finnesburgh Fragment:
>
>Very nice! I've mined the same source in the past, and came up with a
>similar adaptation:
>

Interesting how from the same source, with very little alteration, a different effect is produced. I was thinking of an old tale being told by scalds in any number of halls, while yours has become a mustering-cry from a specific person at a specific place.

>
>Men appear with shining weapons,
>The birds of battle screech.
>The grey wolf howls, the spear rattles,
>Shield answers shaft. The Red Moon trembles
>On her way below the clouds:
>Sword points,
> gleaming,
> dipped in blood.
>Evil deeds will now be done
>Provoking pitched battle.
>
>Awaken death-keen warriors!
>Sartar arise!
> grasp shields, gird yourselves
>Step forward and be brave!
>
>
>The Call of Starbrow.
>As Recorded by Minaryth Purple,
>Boldhome, 1628.
>



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