And the chiefest and noblest among them were nearest set to his side.

For Christian knights and heathen were diverse meats prepared,

Yet all to the full were feasted, for all in his wisdom he cared.

(C) Apart in the place of their lodging for the squires was a feast arrayed,

And there before them the sewers all things in order laid

With diligent heed that nothing of all they lacked should fail:—

Too soon were revel and joyance turned into woe and wail!

Now since the flame of battle could be lit in none other way,—

For the old pain crying for vengeance in Kriemhild’s heart still lay,—

She caused that her child and Etzel’s to the banquet-board should be brought.