I would have thee with hand all-bounteous on these of thy wealth bestow;
For when heroes be rich-appointed, with hearts uplifted they go.”
“No man of them all,” she answered, “so he at my request
Take all that I freely offer, but shall have what suiteth him best,
Ere thou from Bechlaren departest with all thy vassal-train.”
Answered the Lord of the Marches, “Of thy bounty am I full fain.”
O me, what costly loom-work from her treasures forth she bare!
Thereof had the noble warriors raiment enough and to spare.
With diligence did she array them wholly, from neck to spur.
What vesture soever pleased him was chosen of Rüdiger.