How the Burgundians came to Etzel's Castle
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When that the men of Burgundy were come into the land,
He of Bern did hear it, the agéd Hildebrand.
He told it to his master, who sore thereat did grieve;
The knight so keen and gallant bade he in fitting way receive.
Wolfhart the valiant bade lead the heroes forth.
In company with Dietrich rode many a thane of worth,
As out to receive them across the plain he went,
Where might ye see erected already many a stately tent.
When that of Tronje Hagen them far away espied,
Unto his royal masters full courteously he said:
"Now shall ye, doughty riders, down from the saddle spring,
And forward go to meet them that here to you a welcome bring.
"A train there cometh yonder, well knew I e'en when young.
Thanes they are full doughty o
