Those who on their clothing never yet wore crosses,
Their love to God thus showing. The Normans must from them meet heavy losses.
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As they the shore were nearing, one on the ships might see
Helmets brightly shining. No more from care were free
King Ludwig and his kinsmen, and harm their fears foreboded:
“Look there!” then shouted Hartmut; “with grimmest foes of mine these ships are loaded.”
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The ships were turned so quickly that now men loudly heard
Rudders strained and cracking, held by those who steered.