How Gunther and Hagen and Kriemhild were Slain
Himself did then Sir Dietrich his armor take in hand,
To don the which did help him Master Hildebrand.
The doughty chieftain meanwhile must make so loud complain
That from high palace casement oft came back the sound again.
Natheless his proper humor soon he did regain,
And arméd full in anger stood the worthy thane;
A shield all wrought full firmly took he straight in hand,
And forth they strode together, he and Master Hildebrand.
Spake then of Tronje Hagen: "Lo, where doth hither wend
In wrath his way Sir Dietrich. 'Tis plain he doth intend
On us to wreak sore vengeance for harm befallen here.
To-day be full decided who may the prize for valor bear!
"Let ne'er of Bern Sir Dietrich hold him so high of might
Nor deem his arm so d
