Even as he spake it, rode they into the castle court:
Never king’s viol-minstrels came in such gallant sort.
And the servants of King Gunther to welcome them in made speed,
And they gave unto them fair lodging, and looked to their gear with heed.
So rich were their travelling-garments, so goodly-fashioned withal,
Unshamed they might have worn them in the King’s own presence-hall;
Yet they scorned for one hour longer to wear them in courts of kings,
And they bade make inquisition whether any desired the things.
Good sooth, there lacked not people that were right well content
That their need be supplied so richly, and to these were the garments sent.