Nor longer lingered thereafter that noble company.
On rode they, and came to pavilions broad and fair-arrayed
Wherein might perfect service to the noble guests be paid.
There till the new day’s dawning they rested through the night.
Now the folk of Bechlaren bestirred them that all should be ordered aright,
That guests so many and worthy should be welcomed with honour due:
Such heed had Rüdiger taken, that nothing lacked thereto.
There thrown wide open for welcome were the windows in the walls;
Through the castle of Bechlaren flung wide were the doors of her halls.
There amid welcoming faces the guests through the gateway rode,