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| − | ==Summary of events in the ''Waltharius''== | + | 509318396509318396==Summary of events in the ''Waltharius''== |
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| − | * Introduction: the Huns (1–12)
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| − | * The Huns (13–418)
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| − | ** The Franks under Gibich surrender to Attila, giving Hagen as a hostage (13–33)
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| − | ** The Burgundians under Hereric surrender to Attila, giving Hildegund as a hostage (34–74)
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| − | ** The Aquitainians under Alphere surrender to Attila, giving Walther as a hostage (75–92)
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| − | ** Experience of the hostages at Attila’s court (93–115)
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| − | ** Death of Gibich, flight of Hagen (116–122)
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| − | ** Attila’s queen Ospirin advises her husband to ensure Walther’s loyalty by arranging a marriage (123–141)
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| − | ** Walther rejects Attila’s offer of a bride (142–169)
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| − | ** Walther leads the army of the Huns to victory in battle (170–214)
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| − | ** The Escape (215–418)
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| − | *** Walther returns from battle and encounters Hildegund (215–255)
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| − | *** Walther reveals to Hildegund his plans for escaping with Attila’s treasure (256–286)
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| − | *** Walther hosts a luxurious banquet for Attila’s court; eventually all his intoxicated guests fall asleep (287–323)
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| − | *** Flight of Walther and Hildegund from Attila’s court (324–357)
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| − | *** The following day, the escape of Walther and Hildegund is discovered by Ospirin (358–379)
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| − | *** Attila is infuriated and vows revenge on Walther, but can find no one willing to dare to pursue him, even for a large reward (380–418)
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| − | * The Single Combats (419–1061)
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| − | * The Final Combat (1062–1452)
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| − | * Epilogue (1453–1456)
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