264. SLAV TALES

flashing in the air, divided itself into a thousand swords that
placed themselves on guard as sentinels all round the palace.
The guzla, too, began to play so sweetly and gaily that every
living thing began to dance for joy.

The festival was magnificent. I myself was there, and
drank freely of wine and mead ; and although not a drop went
into my mouth, my chin was quite wet.