When now the wayworn riders
had taken needful rest,
And nearer were approaching
the country of their quest,
They found upon the marches
a knight who sleeping lay,
From whom Hagen of Tronjé
a stout sword took away.
When now the wayworn riders
had taken needful rest,
And nearer were approaching
the country of their quest,
They found upon the marches
a knight who sleeping lay,
From whom Hagen of Tronjé
a stout sword took away.