They raise the warrior's bier, and ranged to bear By turns that honoured weight were earl and knight.
The pall was purple silk, with broidery rare Of gold, and pearls in costly circles dight.
Thereon, of lordly work and no less fair, Cushions were laid, with jewels shining bright.
On which was stretched the lifeless knight in view, Arrayed in vest of like device and hue.
