later became, this valiant man. Ho! What great worship he won
in this world! Siegfried hight this good and doughty knight.
Full many kingdoms did he put to the test through his warlike
mood. Through his strength of body he rode into many lands. Ho!
What bold warriors he after found in the Burgundian land! Mickle
wonders might one tell of Siegfried in his prime, in youthful
days; what honors he received and how fair of body he. The most
stately women held him in their love; with the zeal which was his
due men trained him. But of himself what virtues he attained!
Truly his father's lands were honored, that he was found in all
things of such right lordly mind. Now was he become of the age
that he might ride to court. Gladly the people saw him, many a
maid wished that his desire might ever bear him hither. Enow
gazed on him with favor; of this the prince was well aware. Full
seldom was the youth allowed to ride without a guard of knights.
Siegmund and Siegelind bade deck him out in brave attire. The
older knights who were acquaint with courtly custom, had him in
their care. Well therefore might he win both folk and land.

Now he was of the strength that he bare weapons well. Whatever
he needed thereto, of this he had enow. With purpose he began to
woo fair ladies; these bold Siegfried courted well in proper
wise. Then bade Siegmund have cried to all his men, that he
would hold a feasting with his loving kindred. The tidings
thereof men brought into the lands of other kings. To the
strangers and the home-folk he gave steeds and armor.
Wheresoever any was found who, because of his birth, should
become a knight, these noble youths were summoned to the land for
the feasting. Here with the youthful prince they gained the
knightly sword. Wonders might one tell of this great feast;