Whither the great King biddeth, and him for my lord would I take.”
“Fret not thyself, O Lady,” he answered, “for such words’ sake.
(C) Not wholly is he a heathen; this know thou for very sooth.
For my belovèd master was indeed baptized in his youth,
Though haply he since have turned him unto ancient altar and fane.
But, Lady, if thou wilt wed him, his heart may be turned yet again.
So many good knights serve him which be thanes of Christ the Lord,
That no ill may betide thee with the King, or in deed or word.
And what if thine holy converse thy lord to the font should bring?
Then proud wert thou and happy to be wife of Etzel the King!”