His men to raise his banner, and ’gainst King Ludwig bear it;
Then rushed they on the foemen, who might not flee the fight, but all must share it.
[1443]
Ludwig heard behind him an uproar loud and din;
Then he turned him quickly, and Herwic sought again.
Soon he heard on helmets many sword-blows stricken.
Those who stood near Ludwig well might dread the wrath that both did quicken.
[1444]
They sprang upon each other, and fast and well they smote;
Blows on blows loud sounded the stormy field throughout.