He set from home amidst nabs of whin
to bear tribute to his neighbour,
upon his back he bore to bring
the produce of his labour,
so he sailed afar in skiff of skin
to the king, in the court of Gorodin.

He sat in court amidst finery's din
to bear knowledge back to his folk,
yet he then was beseeched by king
who demanded from him his oath,
to seek and search for fur and fin
for the king, in the court of Gorodin.

He stood by throne cloaked in golden ring
to defend to death his liege,
his life now bound by magics grim
and ever his mind under siege,
cut from ken of kith and kin
by the king, in the court of Gorodin.