It was not part of their blood,
It came to them very late.
With long arrears to make good,
When the Saxon began to hate.
They were not easily moved,
They were icy -- willing to wait
Till every count should be proved,
Ere the Saxon began to hate.
Their voices were even and low,
Their eyes were level and straight.
There was neither sign nor show
When the Saxon began…
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