King Hagen also heard it, while near his wife was his seat.

From out their inner chamber drawn to the roof, they waited;

Their guest of this had warning; and Hilda the young gave ear, where she was seated.

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The daughter of wild Hagen with her maids around her heard

From where they sat and listened; and now each little bird

Wholly forgot his singing, and in the court-yard lighted;

The warriors hearkened also, and well the song of the Danish minstrel greeted.

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Thanks to him were given by women and by men;