How Iring was Slain
Cried then he of Denmark, Iring the margrave:
"Fixed on things of honor my purpose long I have,
And oft in storm of battle, where heroes wrought, was I.
Bring hither now my armor, with Hagen I'll the combat try."
"I counsel thee against it," Hagen then replied,
"Or bring a goodly company of Hun-men by thy side.
If peradventure any find entrance to the hall,
I'll cause that nowise scatheless down the steps again they fall."
"Such words may not dissuade me," Iring spake once more;
"A thing of equal peril oft have I tried before.
Yea, will I with my broadsword confront thee all alone.
Nor aught may here avail thee thus to speak in haughty tone."
Soon the valiant Iring armed and ready stood,
And Irnfried of Thuringia a youth of mettle good,
And eke the dought
