It was upon a May-time their foes they home were bringing.
Their toils were not forgotten, but, as they came, the strand with shouts was ringing.
[1572]
Soon as Matelan castle now from the ships was seen,
Of sackbuts and of trumpets loud began the din,
Of horns as well as fluting, and drums that men were beating.
The ships of the aged Wâ-te at last in a harbor good their rest were meeting.
[1573]
After these came also Ortland’s warriors brave;
Then Hilda with her ladies to them a welcome gave.