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The Collected Works of William Morris

With Introductions by his Daughter May Morris

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[“Raisers-up of roof of war]

[Grettir.]
“Raisers-up of roof of war
Nose to nose in counsel are;
Wakeners of the shield-rain sit
Wagging beard to talk of it:
Scatterers of the serpent's bed
Round about lay head to head.
For belike they heard my name;
And must balance peace and shame.”