And then did the new-wed maiden to her bridal-chamber wend,
And the guests through the castle rested and slept till the day shone clear.
Then brake they the bread of the morning, and the host made abundant cheer.
And now when the feasting was ended, they addressed them thence to go
Journeying on to the Hunland—“I pray you, do not so,”
Said the Margrave noble-hearted; “awhile yet tarry here.
Long is it since in my castle I have harboured guests so dear.”
Answered and spake to him Dankwart: “Now nay, this may not be.
Whence should provision of victual and of wine be gotten of thee
Enough to suffice for the feasting of so great a company?”