Adventure 28, How Kriemhild Received Hagen Summary

Surrounded by many champions, Hildebrand, Wolfhart, and Dietrich ride out to greet the approaching visitors. When Hagen sees the men coming near, he advises his warriors to dismount and meet these glorious men on foot. Assuming Rudeger has already informed them of the truth, Dietrich approaches the men and asks if they know that Kriemhild still mourns Siegfried. Hagen states that she will mourn forever, but what cause of worry is it to them? Dietrich, Gunther, and Gernot then meet aside where Dietrich tells of Kriemhild's daily wailing for her murdered husband. Folker suggests they continue on to Etzel's court since whatever was done cannot be undone. As the retinue rides into the king's stronghold, many eyes seek out Hagen to observe his size and mien.

The knights are lodged together while the rest are...