Out of the Norman kingdom, whither from home the daring Hartmut brought her.

[1072]

First were workmen bidden, near to the deep sea-flood,

Of ships to build her seven, strong, well made, and good;

With two-and-twenty barges, broad, with both ends rounded.

Whate’er for them was needed was quickly brought, and everything abounded.

[1073]

Forty galleys also lay upon the sea;

On these her eyes were feeding. Longing great had she

To see the throng of fighters who should soon be sailing.