As they rode, were there tourney-courses; oft mantles with sudden hand[[8]]
Were twitched from the gallant riders, after the wont of the land,
Till afront of the gate of the palace the King his war-horse stayed:
So by the knights to the ladies was honour-service paid.
Then from the throng departed those Queens in their royal pride;
And the Lady Uta and Kriemhild straightway turned aside
With all the train of their handmaids into a fair wide hall:
There did bright tides of laughter and of voices rise and fall.
Now set they in order the high-seats, and on King Gunther passed
Leading his guests to the banquet. Then saw they beside him at last