Lay of Kushta, Sonnet 7
Next came Saul, stalwart bowman, whose great prowess and renown
With his bow was unequal’d, even in a land which saw
Thousands bowhunting. But few could surpass Saul’s sweet command.
It was said by good bowmen that Saul had deftly brought down
More stags and such fauna as ten other men. His draw
Most weighty, but more than that, he could shoot with either hand.
In brown he was clad, an oak was his crest, a wreath of stout
Antlers crown’d his head. Landless was he, but held rights to the hunt
In many estates throughout Armatta as fair reward
For selfless service to many. Now to Argora out
He came. Though priz’d as warrior he saw war as a stunt
A ruinous pass time for such as would glory in hoard.
For though able, prepared, and ever ready to kill
For Saul the pursuit of live men as prey gave no thrill.