The guests by the king were bidden freely in tilts to meet

The guests by the king were bidden freely in tilts to meet; The glitter of their helmets grew dim in the dust and heat. The ladies, held in honor, near by were also seated, Where they the deeds of the warriors saw full well, and with words of wonder greeted.

As oft before has happened, the show had lasted long; The king was not unwilling to be looked on by the throng. This, meanwhile, to his lady happiness was giving, As she, amidst her women, sat on the roof, and saw their earnest striving.

When now her lord had ridden, as doth beseem a king, He thought to end their onsets; some rest to them to bring He deemed not unbecoming; to stop the games he bade them. And then before the ladies, after their skill thus shown, he proudly led them.

U-te, the high-born lady, began her friends to greet, With those from far-off kingdoms; them as guests to meet The queen was truly willing; on them her glad eyes rested. The gifts of Lady U-te were not on scornful friends that evening wasted.

Knights and lovely ladies together there were seen. The good-will of the master to all well-known had been; In all their games and tilting, his kindness was not hidden. Once more the guests, that evening, to ride in warlike strife by him were bidden.