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;