English poem
Hartmut’s mother, Gerlind, earnestly gave thought
by Mary Pickering Nichols (1829–1915)
Hartmut’s mother, Gerlind, earnestly gave thought To wreak her wrath on Hettel, that he to harm be brought, Because her dear son Hartmut he shamefully had slighted. She wished the aged Wâ-te and Fru-te might be hanged, for the help they plighted.
More by Mary Pickering Nichols
- Hagen bade his followers: “Now ask these guests of mine
- Hagen cleft the head-piece of Hettel’s brave old man
- Hagen said, as he met them: “Safeguard to you I give
- Hartmut left his wooing to wait for many a year
- He gave them also horses, both palfreys and war-steeds
- He said to Lady Hilda: “Who are they sitting here
- He said: “I thank you kindly, as I of right should do
- He said: “That pledge I gladly, and on it give my hand