Till me you see, well-weaponed, under the fair Queen Hilda’s banner riding.”

[1354]

Now on the seashore weary lay they, one and all;

Very near were they resting to old King Ludwig’s hall.

Altho’ the night had fallen, its towers they saw while waking;

The brave and fearless warriors in stillness lay, no sound or outcry making.

[1355]

The early star of morning now had risen high;

Then came a lovely maiden unto the window nigh.

She there was gazing skyward, to see when day was breaking,