Now in Hettel’s castle the woe they wrought was growing greater hourly.

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Then the king of Normandy was glad enough, I ween,

When to the halls of Hettel he could lead his men,

Bearing well their weapons: soon his banner fluttered

Over the roof of the castle. Hilda at this her sorrow loudly uttered.

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Greatly do I wonder what might these guests befall,

Had now the grim old Wâ-te been there, and seen it all,

The while the men of Hartmut, with Ludwig, brave and daring,