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Irold, he of Ortland, and Morunc of the Frisian land,
Both of those brave champions, one on either hand,
Came with lovely Hilda, and Hettel soon were meeting;
Worthy was she of praises. Now thought the maid to give the king her greeting.
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With her there came young maidens, twenty or even more,
All clad in fair white linen,— whiter none e’er wore,—
Or best of silken clothing, that could be found by any:
Proud were they to wear them, and, gaily decked, they there were seen by many.