With warriors wight twelve hundred, a splendid chivalry.
Then came the war-lord Blödel followed by thousands three,
The brother of King Etzel, and a mighty Hunland thane.
On rode he in pomp of procession, and before the Queen drew rein.
Last came the great King Etzel, with Lord Dietrich at his side,
With all his heroes behind him: it was good to see them ride,
Rank upon rank of warriors noble and faithful and bold:
To behold them heart-uplifted was Kriemhild, and joyful-souled.
Then spake unto Queen Kriemhild the noble Rüdiger:
“Now to the King’s self welcome I give, O Lady, here.