Was loveliest and fairest. Long their time they wasted,

For all alike were worthy; on this at last their wordy war they rested.

[1662]

The fair Gu-drun then kissed her and those who with her came.

They walked along the seashore, till a tent was seen by them,

With richest silken hangings; while they stood thereunder,

What now to her should happen gave to Herwic’s sister greatest wonder.

[1663]

Now the king of Karadie forthwith to come they bade;

Then they asked the maiden: “Will you this man now wed?