His eyes by guests were greeted, on whom to look he never might be longing.

[1364]

Before his palace waving, he saw their banners spread;

Then said the old King Ludwig: “Let some one go with speed

And bear this news to Hartmut. I for pilgrims take them,

To sell their wares come hither; before my hall a market would they make them.”

[1365]

Then they wakened Hartmut, that he the tale might hear.

Outspoke that daring warrior: “Let none be sad or fear.

I see full twenty princes their blazoned banners bearing;