Читать книгу The Oxford Book of Ballads - Various Authors - Страница 86

‘In Cornewall’s window is a gold wand;

Let him strike three strokes on that steed,

And then he will spring forth of his hand

As sparke doth out of gleede187.’

Then Sir Tristram requires a horn. At Sir Bredbittle’s command the sprite fetches it; but the horn will not sound until anointed with a certain powder. This also the sprite is sent to fetch.