Still had they the trappings and housings wherewith they wont to ride
In Siegfried’s days, so that maidens many in pomp and pride
Might fare in the train of Kriemhild, what time she would be gone.
How goodly the jewelled saddles for those fair ladies shone!
What lovely raiment soever they had e’er worn theretofore,
Thereof for this wondrous journey they brought forth all their store.
From casket and bolted coffer they drew forth vesture and gem—
Such marvels of the splendour of Etzel were told unto them.
Busy they were and eager till the eve of the fifth bright day.
Out of the presses sought they all things therein that lay.