How the Burgundians fought with the Huns
Soon as the valiant Dankwart stood beneath the door,
Bade he Etzel's followers all make way before.
With blood from armor streaming did there the hero stand;
A sharp and mighty weapon bore he naked in his hand.
Into the hall then Dankwart cried with voice full strong:
"At table, brother Hagen, thou sittest all too long.
To thee and God in heaven must I sore complain:
Knights and squires also lie within their lodging slain."
Straight he cried in answer: "Who hath done such deed?"
"That hath done Sir Bloedel and knights that he did lead.
Eke made he meet atonement, that may'st thou understand:
His head from off his body have I struck with mine own hand."
"'Tis little cause for sorrow," Hagen spake again,
"When they tell the story of a va
