Not less than sixty thousand together came, their help for Hilda giving.

[1102]

On the river Waal Sir Morunc had upon the wave

Of broad-built ships full sixty, strong to bear the brave

Who with the Hegelings sailing would o’er the sea be carried,

To free Gu-drun, the maiden, who sadly now among the Normans tarried.

[1103]

From out the Northland also finest ships were brought,

With horses and with clothing, as good as could be sought:

Decked were all the helmets, the weapons glittered brightly,