All that our eyes there greeted, when we to come near Hartmut’s walls were daring.”

[1338]

The word was told to others, and soon a mighty band

Of warriors brave and knightly around the two did stand.

Then to them said Ortwin: “Sad is the news I give you,

And, were my wishes granted, gladly I’d spare the tale, for much ’twill grieve you.

[1339]

“List to what has happened, for wonders now begin;

Gu-drun, my long-lost sister, I, in truth, have seen,

And with her also Hildeburg, erst in Ireland living.”