Because, when a captive, the kinsman of Nithhad,
Weland’s son, Widia, from his woes had released him—
10 Thus in haste he escaped from the hands of the giants.”
Waldhere spoke, the warrior brave;
He held in his hand his helper in battle,
He grasped his weapon, shouting words of defiance:
“Indeed, thou hadst faith, O [friend of the Burgundians],
15 That the hand of [Hagena] had held me in battle,
Defeated me on foot. Fetch now, if thou darest,
From me weary with war my worthy gray corselet!