One of these they seized on, and, helped by breezes blowing,
They fast away were sailing: throughout twelve days they to their homes were going.
[1658]
When to the land of the Hegelings they had brought the maid,
Many knights bethought them over the sand to speed,
To meet the lovely lady, and all with banners hasted.
They who had brought the maiden had kept their oaths, nor from the task had rested.
[1659]
How could any maiden a better welcome find?
Gu-drun went forth to meet her, and gave her greeting kind;