English poem
As is the way of Christians, both of them were bid
by Mary Pickering Nichols (1829–1915)
As is the way of Christians, both of them were bid First for the crown to be hallowed; this at once they did. King Hagen with Queen Hilda in state were soon seen riding; Many games of knighthood were played at court by his men, at Hagen’s bidding.
More by Mary Pickering Nichols
- All of them were busy with care for the coming war
- All the men he was able Hettel for this now sought
- All, as they were able, waited on the maid
- As he met his friendly liegemen, King Hettel wore a smile
- Asleep still left he lying all his faithful men
- At once old Wâ-te started, no longer would he wait
- At this the king of Ireland unto his wife thus said
- Back then went the maiden to where Gu-drun she found