[1667]
Then the kings were hallowed, as in days of yore;
Also there were knighted five hundred men or more.
Now in Hilda’s kingdom the folk high times were having;
It was at Matelan castle, before the walls where the sea the sands was laving.
[1668]
There the fair Queen Hilda to all fine clothing gave.
How, in the sight of ladies, rode Wâ-te old and brave!
How Irold, too, and Fru-te of Daneland, rode before them!
One heard the spear-shafts broken, as these they lowered, and in the onset bore them.