To me these lovely maidens their prayers are ever making,
That from the fight with Wâ-te some friendly hand will Hartmut soon be taking.”
[1489]
“That will I do right gladly, dearest lady mine.”
Then to his men young Herwic called above the din:
“Now against old Wâ-te let my flag be carried.”
Herwic then pressed forward, and none of all his men behind him tarried.
[1490]
To do the lady’s bidding hard it was for him;
But Herwic called out loudly to Wâ-te old and grim,