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?