Who held it right and worthy; then to Fru-te speaking,
That friend would have him woo her, “for many knights will she your own be making.
[1624]
“Soothed should be the hatred that we each other bore;
Of how it may be ended, I now will tell you more;
Then,” said the Danish Fru-te, whose word was ever heeded,
“Hildeburg, the maiden, to young King Hartmut also must be wedded.”
[1625]
The wise and upright Herwic with faithful words thus spake:
“I deem it right and fitting the maiden him should take;