The Orion then went quietly on and engaged a foeman worthy of her steel. |
It was evident that he recognised a foeman, worthy of his steel, approaching. |
But, all the same, I knew he didnt regard me as a foeman worthy of his steel. |
He found no vessel that he could make a prize of, nor any foeman worthy of his steel. |
The onslaught of the foeman to repel By might of arm all vainly did they try, And when at length 'twas left them but to die, Wearied and few the last defenders fell. |
And then, quite suddenly, there seemed to be no foeman to swing at. |