How they came to Bechelaren
Then went forth the margrave where two ladies sate,
His wife beside his daughter, nor longer did he wait
To tell the joyful tidings that unto him were brought,
How Kriemhild's royal brothers his hospitality had sought.
"Dearly lovéd lady," spake then Ruediger,
"Full kind be thy reception to lordly monarchs here,
That now with train of warriors to court do pass this way.
Fair be eke thy greeting to Hagen, Gunther's man, this day.
"One likewise with them cometh, Dankwart by name,
Volker hight the other, a knight of gallant fame.
Thyself and eke thy daughter with kiss these six shall greet;
Full courteous be your manner as ye the doughty thanes shall meet."
Gave straight their word the ladies, and willing were thereto.
From out great chests they gorge
