"There thou shalt learn from us the Runic lay; But dip thee, first, in yonder crystal wave, Which binds thee to the Elfin race for aye:英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》
And they were all magicians, Possest of mighty art, Who freely read the Runic, And knew the rhyme by heart.英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》
"Now, listen thou fair-headed swain, and if thou wilt stand up and dance for a minute, We'll teach thee to open the sorcerer's book, and to read all the Runic that's in it.英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》
Who was it taught my willing tongue, The songs that Braga {32} fram'd and sung? Who was it op'd to me the store Of dark unearthly Runic lore, And taught me to beguile my time With Denmark's aged and witching rhyme: To rest in thought in Elvir shades, And hear the song of fairy maids; Or climb the top of Dovrefeld, Where magic knights their muster held? Who was it did all this for me? O, who, but honest six-foot three!英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》
O the force of Runic verses, O the mighty strength of song Cannot baffle all the curses Which to mortal state belong.英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》
{7} Some of the many powers attributed to "Runic verses" will be found described in the song so intituled, in the latter part of this volume.英文原著 · 《Romantic Ballads》