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After heavy fighting, Hartmut, with his men,
Bearing the prize of bravery, riding home was seen.
He hoped the love of the maiden would now to him be granted;
For, more than any other, he the fair Gu-drun for his true love wanted.
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When he reached his homestead, he bade them bring the maid.
His evil mother, Gerlind, allowed her to be clad
In meanest clothing only: Gu-drun but little heeded
The youthful Hartmut’s wooing; steadfast and true, no love from him she needed.