Lay of Kushta, Quartozain 46

In wide hall broad Moneos sat high on his golden throne

Surrounded by richly fur-clad boyars with golden chain

And their prosperous squat retainers in finest dark wools.

All enriched by the King since he came into his own

And therefore loyal advisors to preserve his great reign

Though dwarves as a rule may not be easily taken for fools

This company were shrewder than most of their kind, and known

For sagacity of counsel and keen business sense.

Moneos himself was regarded as wise, and wily

By his whole royal career he had clearly and oft shown

That he brooked no fools and tolerated no pretense

But pierced subterfuges as a rapier darts freely.

Now these then were the sort of dwarves which the King represent

That the Embassy now approached after their descent.