Then each one went to his chamber, and the queen to her knight spake low, 655 'Now yield thyself to my tending, and a hidden way I'll show!' For his guests did they care as fitting tho' the host was no longer there, The folk they were all together, but the knight he alone must fare Save for two of his pages only--Then the queen and her maidens bright They led him where gladness waited, and his sorrow was put to flight, 660 And regret was o'erthrown and vanquished--And his heart it waxed high and brave As is ever the lot of lovers! and her maidenhood she gave The queen, fair Herzeleide: nor their lips did they think to spare, But close did they cling in kisses; grief was conquered by joy so fair! Then courteous deeds were begun there; for free were his captives set, 665 And the Kings Hardeiss and Kailet were made friends by Gamuret. And such marriage feast was holden that he who had proudly thought Hereafter to hold such another much riches thereto had brought. For this did Gamuret purpose, his wealth he would little spare, But Arabian gold did he scatter mid the poor knights; and jewels rare 670 Did he give to the kings and princes who were there with the host I ween; And glad were the wandering players, for rich gifts had their portion been. Let them ride whom he there had feasted, from the Angevin leave they prayed. Then the panther the badge of his father on his shield they in sable laid; And a small white silken garment, a shift that the queen did wear, 675 That had touched her naked body who now was his wife so fair, This should be his corslet's cover. And of foemen it saw eighteen Pierced thro' and hewn with sword-blade ere he parted from her his queen, And aye as her love came homeward on her body that shift she drew: And many a shield had he shattered; and their love it waxed strong and true. 680