Then Kangars gave this answer back: Ten times he had upon the Earth Loosed giants and his demon pack, But all had been of little worth. Bearslayer killed them all in fights, And had escaped each plot in turn. If now Bearslayer scythed down knights, That were to Kangars small concern. But yet, another circumstance Led him to be the hero's foe- Though just what plan would have a chance Against the youth, he did not know. Hell's demons often served him well, Consulted, they might find a way. If in his hut were fit to dwell, Then Dietrich there some time could stay. That night then Kangars all alone Tight shut himself within his room, That Dietrich, if he heard him groan, Would not know fear within the gloom. At midnight then a whirlwind's throes Shook hard the house from all around; Where Kangars dwelled loud groaning rose, And then was heard a screeching sound. So horrible that, out of fear, On Dietrich's head stood up his hair; He crossed himself, such sounds to hear, And loud recited every prayer.- No pause to sleep by day or night, Long Kangars strove, help to invoke; The third day at the morning's light, These earnest words to Dietrich spoke: "Accursed to all will be the day Bearslayer's secret was exposed; As traitors, curses too our pay. Here through our deeds, quite unopposed, The Evil One will soon be free To do at will each wicked deed. My guilty henchman, hark to me, To what I tell you pay good heed." "A mother bear Bearslayer bore; The babe a holy hermit sired. His mother's line gave strength, but more- Through her the youth bear's ears acquired, And if opponents can prevail, And both his ears slice off with speed, His mighty power at once will fail. Enough! Go now. No thanks I need." Bearslayer and the Black Knight fight to the death The Bishop, Albert, now brought back A host of knights to fight anew. Among them was a knight in black, Who well the work of plundering knew. He claimed his mother was a witch Who guided him with magic charm, And he in devil's arts so rich, That never wound could cause him harm. This Black Knight Dietrich chose, to fight And be his weapon in the fray, To beat Bearslayer's strength and might, And best him in a cunning way. He welcomed Kaupa too once more, To help them conquer with his sword, And in the name of God he swore, In Heaven all would find reward. One day Bearslayer resting sat, Close by Laimdota in their hall, And idly talked of this and that. But over her now hung a pall; She was not happy as at first.- A time her thoughts she still concealed, Then in a trembling voice conversed, And with these words her plight revealed: "Bearslayer, my beloved, speak, What can it mean that many a day, Against my wish, my mood is bleak, And in my heart cold fear holds sway? I am so happy, but I fear That something could disturb our joy, For reasons that I do not know, And soon perhaps our life destroy."