[1687]

The high times now were ended, and all their leave would take.

Then ’twas allowed to Hartmut, as well his worth bespake,

His peace to gain forever; to this Gu-drun had brought him.

Then for their home they started; each happier went than he had erst bethought him.

[1688]

With friendly love, Queen Hilda bade them all farewell;

With her, Gu-drun and Hildeburg went, with kind goodwill,

Far beyond the castle, with all their maids-in-waiting.

There took they leave of Hartmut, when he at last was on his way forth setting.