And said: “I can no longer see you sadly weeping:
If e’er the maiden helped you, for this shall she, in my land, her life be keeping.”
[1584]
Then the stately Hilda kissed King Ludwig’s child,
And greeted other ladies, e’en as Gu-drun had willed.
Then came also Hildeburg, from far-off lands brought thither,
Erst with her found washing. Now, by the hand, Sir Fru-te led her hither.
[1585]
Then Gu-drun said further: “Mother, most dear to me,
Your greeting give to Hildeburg. What better can there be