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 But he slipped the stirrups from his feet
 * The bridle from his hand,

And grasped the mane full lightly,
 * And vaulted from his seat,

And gained the road in triumph,
 * And stood upon his feet.



All firmly till that moment
 * Had Ulfrid Longbow stood,

And faced the foe right valiantly,
 * As every warrior should.

But when safe on terra firma
 * His brother he did spy,

"What did you do that for?" he cried, Then unconcerned he stepped aside
 * And let it canter by.

They gave him bread and butter,
 * That was of public right,