The cross and wicked Gerlind for her hard tasks did set

The cross and wicked Gerlind for her hard tasks did set; She on a seat but seldom any rest did get. Erst ’mong princes’ daughters men were wont to greet her, As for her was rightful; now with the scorned and lowly they must meet her.

To her, in mood unfriendly, the old she-wolf then spake: “Now Queen Hilda’s daughter I a drudge will make; Although her evil feelings seem so strong and steady, We yet shall see her toiling as ne’er before to do has she been ready.”