(2) "Ferran", a gray colored cloth of silk and wool; from O.F.
"ferrandine".
(3) "Clasps" or "brooches" were used to fasten the dresses in
front.



ADVENTURE X
How Brunhild Was Received At Worms.

Across the Rhine men saw the king with his guests in many bands
pricking to the shore. One saw the horse of many a maiden, too,
led by the bridle. All those who should give them welcome were
ready now. When those of Isenland and Siegfried's Nibelung men
were come across in boats, they hasted to the shore (not idle
were their hands), where the kindred of the king were seen upon
the other bank. Now hear this tale, too, of the queen, the noble
Uta, how she herself rode hither with the maidens from the
castle. Then many a knight and maid became acquaint. Duke Gere
led Kriemhild's palfroy by the bridle till just outside the
castle gate. Siegfried, the valiant knight, must needs attend
her further. A fair maid was she! Later the noble dame requited
well this deed. Ortwin, the bold, rode by Lady Uta's side, and
many knights and maidens rode in pairs. Well may we aver that so
many dames were never seen together at such stately greeting.
Many a splendid joust was ridden by worshipful knights (not well
might it be left undone) afore Kriemhild, the fair, down to the
ships. Then the fair-fashioned ladies were lifted from the
palfreys. The king was come across and many a worthy guest. Ho,
what stout lances brake before the ladies' eyes! One heard the