She put back veil and headband; the roses and lilies shone
Forth from the gold that enclosed them: then murmured many an one
That fairer than she not even the Lady Helka had been.
Then the brother of King Etzel, Blödel, drew nigh to the Queen.
With the kiss of salutation, as the Margrave Rüdiger bade,
Blödel and King Gibeke, and Dietrich welcome were made.
Twelve kissed she, kinsmen of Etzel, and chiefs of kingly pride;
And she bowed her in gracious greeting unto many a baron beside.
Through all that time of the meeting of Kriemhild with Etzel the King,
All in the ancient fashion young knights were tourneying: