That folk may tell me the story, when hither thou comest again,
Of the courtly service rendered unto me of Etzel’s guest.”
And the bold knight did thereafter according to all her request.
Then spake to his guests the Margrave: “For your safe journeying hence
Myself will be your escort: so strong shall be your defence,
That none shall set upon you to do you hurt by the way.”
Then was his sumpter-palfrey saddled without delay.
Arrayed he stood for the journey, and, furnished with raiment and steed
Good knights with him five hundred; and all these thence did he lead
Bound for the Hunfolk’s high-tide with merry hearts and light—