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Death of Gibich, flight of Hagen (116–122)

Gibicho, meanwhile, passed away, and that same Gunther
Succeeded to the throne. At once he broke the treaty
Made with the Huns, refusing to pay further tribute.
When the exile Hagen learned that he had done this, he
Made his escape by night and hurried to his lord. 120
However, Walter stayed to lead the Huns in battle;
Wherever he would go success was quick to follow.

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Note: this English text is identical to that found in Waltharius and Ruodlieb, edited and translated by Dennis M. Kratz. The Garland library of medieval literature, Series A, vol. 14. New York: Garland Pub., 1984.