[1685]
None of those there gathered, who saw the clothes that day,
Could of the brave old Wâ-te this truth indeed gainsay,—
That beyond the gifts of princes his were far outreaching.
Of wealth he soon was master who for these gifts his hand was now outstretching.
[1686]
Willingly did Irold let them see his mind,
That he to none was grudging gifts of any kind.
Good care of Hilda’s riches was Fru-te ever taking:
He was a faithful steward, and long of him thereafter men were speaking.