That you no shame shall suffer, whenever you are seen by any lady.”

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When he his leave had taken, Wâ-te to Sturmland rode;

Horant and with him Fru-te followed in hurried mood,

Back to the land of Denmark, where they held the lordship.

To help their master Hettel they thought could never be to them a hardship.

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Then, in his home, King Hettel let his will be known;

Of shipwrights and of workmen idle was not one.

While the ships were building to do their best they hastened;