Lay of Kushta, Quartozain 48

Then none made answer for a brief moment, for all were daunted,

Then Amit strode forwards and bowing gave this earnest reply

Thereby proving to all the worth of this Haplan-born noble:

Hail Moneos the Golden! From shores of Durkghu-haunted

Armatta comes honor! Under Maliva’s clear blue sky

Geoff our master salutes you, and bids you know the trouble

Which like a smith’s hammer has reforg’d the bonds of holy

Empire in our time. Such was Maliva’s original will,

That all sentient beings unite in one polity,

Argora bas’d, but easy upon those who solely

Rule in their birthright-appointed place, under Geoff’s skill

And grace. He confirms your reign, but sentient unity

Requires your fealty as King of Bror to submit with ease

And transmit your oath of allegiance to such as these.