He bade them to be watchful of ills that threatened aught,
And well to guard his kingdom; for he the while bethought him,
So sorely was he hated, ’twas much to fear some harm would yet be wrought him.
[1051]
The cross and wicked Gerlind for her hard tasks did set;
She on a seat but seldom any rest did get.
Erst ’mong princes’ daughters men were wont to greet her,
As for her was rightful; now with the scorned and lowly they must meet her.
[1052]
To her, in mood unfriendly, the old she-wolf then spake: