Hettel and Queen Hilda had now to the window come:

Men they saw with Herwic, brought from a far-off home

Among the hills of Galeis, where they had their dwelling;

These the mighty Morunc in Waleis knew, and oft of them was telling.

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The foes were seen by Hettel, thronging towards the gate.

Well Gu-drun’s brave father must fear to meet their hate,

As they were rushing onward, tho’ high his heart was swelling:

Much they roused his anger, but them his burghers helped erelong in quelling.

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