Mourn not for the fallen; by both my lord and me
Shall love to you be given: no more you need be feeling
Heaviness or sorrow; your woes shall Herwic’s kindness now be healing.”
[1699]
To her Queen Hilda answered: “Dearest daughter mine,
If you would make me happy, henceforth must friends of thine
Come to the land of the Hegeling thrice to see me yearly;
Else must I greatly sorrow, and never can bear the loss I feel so nearly.”
[1700]
Then said Gu-drun, the high-born: “Mother, it shall be done.”