The Nibelungenlied
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On both sides of the roadway

behind them, coming fast,

They heard the tramp of horse-hoofs,

too noisy in their haste.

Then spake the gallant Dankwart:

“Here will they fall on us!

Now fasten on your helmets⁠—

’twere wise to wait them thus.”