This Hilda also furthered, a queen herself, and child of a queenly mother.

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Hilda, Hagen’s daughter, children two did bear

Unto her lord, King Hettel: to bring them up with care

His faithful friends were bidden. Soon among his vassals

Were the tidings bruited that an heir no more was lacking for his lands and castles.

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One became a warrior, Ortwin was his name;

To Wâ-te he was trusted. It was the teacher’s aim

That he from early boyhood should his thoughts be turning