Then ran these Hegeling liegemen to meet them on the sands where they were landing.

[1336]

Them they gladly welcomed, and bade that they make known

The news that they were bringing, and freely all to own.

First they asked of Ortwin, if he could them be telling,

If still Gu-drun were living, and if in Ludwig’s land she now was dwelling?

[1337]

The knightly Ortwin answered: “Of this I may not speak

To each and all that ask it; the truth I will not break

Till all are met together; then shall you be hearing