Bearing consent or denial, as Kriemhild’s mind might be.
Then Rüdiger came to the palace. Now his fellows instantly
Urged him to seek decision of the mind of the noble King,
And betimes to end their doubting: such was the counselling
Of all; for a weary journey to their land before them lay.
So into the presence of Kriemhild Rüdiger brought they.
With words exceeding courteous that gallant knight drew nigh
To the lady sorrow-stricken, and prayed her to make reply
For the message wherewith she would charge him, to bear to the land of the Hun.
But the herald with all his pleading nought but denial won:—