“Neither see we where we may buy it. Some noble host would we meet
Whose open-handed bounty might give to us bread to eat.”
And to him made answer Eckwart: “Such a host unto you will I show,
That entertainment so goodly on you should none bestow
As here shall be your portion, in all lands far or near,
If ye, O valiant warriors, will seek unto Rüdiger.
Nigh to the highway he dwelleth: the noblest host is he
That ever hath dwelt in mansion: his heart with charity
Blooms as the grass with flowers at the touch of May’s bright feet.
Blithe is he and thankful ever such heroes with service to greet.”