And all her palace-maidens made ready their fairest attire.
Each told unto other what escort drew with Siegfried near;
And they gave command that the craftsmen should the ranks of the high-seats rear
Wherefrom all friends should behold him crowned their king ere long.
Then rode forth onward to meet them King Siegmund’s vassal-throng.
If ever was royaller welcome, thereof have I heard not yet
Than this wherewith were the heroes in the land of Siegmund met.
Forth to the meeting with Kriemhild did Siegfried’s mother ride
With many a lovely lady and valiant knight at her side.
A day’s march rode they, or ever those guests they might behold.