The Spear of Heaven

The Spear of Heaven

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The Spear of Heaven
The Spear of Heaven
The Aftermath
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The Aftermath

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I have great wealth.

I am a man of renown

I do not hold land.

Gold and silver is not mine.

In my hand is a good spear.

On my arm is a fine shield.

With these I have glory.

With these I have fame.

Thus do my enemies fall.

Thus do my friends prosper!

My house is poor.

But my name lives forever!

I have great wealth.

I am a man of renown!

– Poem attributed to Hegovan of …

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