Ere Rüdiger the noble forth of Vienna’s gate
Rode to Bechlaren, ready for him did all things wait
On the sumpter-beasts full laden, the raiment and warrior-gear.
So strongly guarded they journeyed, no spoiler dared draw near.
So when they were come to Bechlaren, and had passed through the gates thereof,
For all his warrior-fellows that knightly host of his love
Bade lodging fair be provided, and all was done as he willed.
And the Lady Gotlind hailed him with eyes with gladness filled,
Even she and her dear-loved daughter, the fair young Margravine.
No sweeter sight than the coming of her father had she seen.