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− | * Prologue | + | * [[WalthariusPrologue|Prologue]] |
− | * Introduction: the Huns (1–12) | + | * [[Waltharius1|Introduction: the Huns (1–12)]] |
* The Huns (13–418) | * The Huns (13–418) | ||
− | ** The Franks under Gibich surrender to Attila, giving Hagen as a hostage (13–33) | + | ** [[Waltharius13|The Franks under Gibich surrender to Attila, giving Hagen as a hostage (13–33)]] |
− | ** The Burgundians under Hereric surrender to Attila, giving Hildegund as a hostage (34–74) | + | ** [[Waltharius34|The Burgundians under Hereric surrender to Attila, giving Hildegund as a hostage (34–74)]] |
− | ** The Aquitainians under Alphere surrender to Attila, giving Walther as a hostage (75–92) | + | ** [[Waltharius75|The Aquitainians under Alphere surrender to Attila, giving Walther as a hostage (75–92)]] |
− | ** Experience of the hostages at Attila’s court (93–115) | + | ** [[Waltharius93|Experience of the hostages at Attila’s court (93–115)]] |
− | ** Death of Gibich, flight of Hagen (116–122) | + | ** [[Waltharius116|Death of Gibich, flight of Hagen (116–122)]] |
− | ** Attila’s queen Ospirin advises her husband to ensure Walther’s loyalty by arranging a marriage (123–141) | + | ** [[Waltharius123|Attila’s queen Ospirin advises her husband to ensure Walther’s loyalty by arranging a marriage (123–141)]] |
− | ** Walther rejects Attila’s offer of a bride (142–169) | + | ** [[Waltharius142|Walther rejects Attila’s offer of a bride (142–169)]] |
− | ** Walther leads the army of the Huns to victory in battle (170–214) | + | ** [[Waltharius170|Walther leads the army of the Huns to victory in battle (170–214)]] |
** The Escape (215–418) | ** The Escape (215–418) | ||
− | *** Walther returns from battle and encounters Hildegund (215–255) | + | *** [[Waltharius215|Walther returns from battle and encounters Hildegund (215–255)]] |
− | *** Walther reveals to Hildegund his plans for escaping with Attila’s treasure (256–286) | + | *** [[Waltharius256|Walther reveals to Hildegund his plans for escaping with Attila’s treasure (256–286)]] |
− | *** Walther hosts a luxurious banquet for Attila’s court; eventually all his intoxicated guests fall asleep (287–323) | + | *** [[Waltharius287|Walther hosts a luxurious banquet for Attila’s court; eventually all his intoxicated guests fall asleep (287–323)]] |
− | *** Flight of Walther and Hildegund from Attila’s court (324–357) | + | *** [[Waltharius324|Flight of Walther and Hildegund from Attila’s court (324–357)]] |
− | *** The following day, the escape of Walther and Hildegund is discovered by Ospirin (358–379) | + | *** [[Waltharius358|The following day, the escape of Walther and Hildegund is discovered by Ospirin (358–379)]] |
− | *** 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) | + | *** [[Waltharius380|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)]] |
* The Single Combats (419–1061) | * The Single Combats (419–1061) | ||
** Diplomacy (419–639) | ** Diplomacy (419–639) | ||
− | *** Flight of Walther and Hildegund to the area of Worms (419–435) | + | *** [[Waltharius419|Flight of Walther and Hildegund to the area of Worms (419–435)]] |
− | *** Gunther, King of the Franks, learns of Walther’s presence on his territory and, despite Hagen’s warnings, decides to pursue him for his treasure (436–488) | + | *** [[Waltharius436|Gunther, King of the Franks, learns of Walther’s presence on his territory and, despite Hagen’s warnings, decides to pursue him for his treasure (436–488)]] |
− | *** Walther makes his camp in a mountainous area and goes to sleep (489–512) | + | *** [[Waltharius489|Walther makes his camp in a mountainous area and goes to sleep (489–512)]] |
− | *** Gunther and his companions approach Walther’s camp; Hagen unsuccessfully tries to dissuade the king from attacking it (513–531) | + | *** [[Waltharius513|Gunther and his companions approach Walther’s camp; Hagen unsuccessfully tries to dissuade the king from attacking it (513–531)]] |
− | *** Hildegund sees the Franks approaching and wakes Walther, who calms her fears and prepares for battle; he recognizes Hagen from a distance (532–571) | + | *** [[Waltharius532|Hildegund sees the Franks approaching and wakes Walther, who calms her fears and prepares for battle; he recognizes Hagen from a distance (532–571)]] |
− | *** Hagen persuades Gunther to try diplomacy before using force (571–580) | + | *** [[Waltharius571|Hagen persuades Gunther to try diplomacy before using force (571–580)]] |
− | *** Camalo is sent as a messenger to Walther, who offers to make Gunther a gift in return for allowing his passage (581–616) | + | *** [[Waltharius581|Camalo is sent as a messenger to Walther, who offers to make Gunther a gift in return for allowing his passage (581–616)]] |
− | *** Hagen counsels Gunther to accept the offer, but Gunther rejects this advice, calling him a coward. Insulted, Hagen goes off to a nearby hill (617–639) | + | *** [[Waltharius617|Hagen counsels Gunther to accept the offer, but Gunther rejects this advice, calling him a coward. Insulted, Hagen goes off to a nearby hill (617–639)]] |
** Combat (640–1061) | ** Combat (640–1061) | ||
− | *** 1st single combat: Camalo is sent back to Walther, who slays him (640–685) | + | *** [[Waltharius640|1st single combat: Camalo is sent back to Walther, who slays him (640–685)]] |
− | *** 2nd single combat: Walther slays Kimo/Scaramund, Camalo’s nephew (686–719) | + | *** [[Waltharius686|2nd single combat: Walther slays Kimo/Scaramund, Camalo’s nephew (686–719)]] |
− | *** Gunther encourages his men (720–724) | + | *** [[Waltharius720|Gunther encourages his men (720–724)]] |
− | *** 3rd single combat: Walther slays Werinhard, a descendant of the Trojan Pandarus (725–753) | + | *** [[Waltharius725|3rd single combat: Walther slays Werinhard, a descendant of the Trojan Pandarus (725–753)]] |
− | *** 4th single combat: Walther slays the Saxon Ekivrid, after an exchange of insults (754–780) | + | *** [[Waltharius754|4th single combat: Walther slays the Saxon Ekivrid, after an exchange of insults (754–780)]] |
− | *** 5th single combat: Walther slays Hadawart, after an exchange of insults (781–845) | + | *** [[Waltharius781|5th single combat: Walther slays Hadawart, after an exchange of insults (781–845)]] |
− | *** Hagen sees his nephew Patavrid going off to fight Walther and laments the evil wreaked on mankind by greed (846–877) | + | *** [[Waltharius846|Hagen sees his nephew Patavrid going off to fight Walther and laments the evil wreaked on mankind by greed (846–877)]] |
− | *** 6th single combat: after trying to dissuade him from fighting, Walther slays Patavrid (878–913) | + | *** [[Waltharius878|6th single combat: after trying to dissuade him from fighting, Walther slays Patavrid (878–913)]] |
− | *** 7th single combat: Walther slays Gerwitus (914–940) | + | *** [[Waltharius914|7th single combat: Walther slays Gerwitus (914–940)]] |
− | *** Gunther again encourages his men, giving Walther some time to rest (941–961) | + | *** [[Waltharius941|Gunther again encourages his men, giving Walther some time to rest (941–961)]] |
− | *** 8th single combat: Walther is shorn of his hair by Randolf, whom he then slays (962–981) | + | *** [[Waltharius962|8th single combat: Walther is shorn of his hair by Randolf, whom he then slays (962–981)]] |
− | *** Walther is attacked by Eleuthir/Helmnot, assisted by Trogus, Tanastus, and Gunther; he slays all but Gunther (981–1061) | + | *** [[Waltharius981|Walther is attacked by Eleuthir/Helmnot, assisted by Trogus, Tanastus, and Gunther; he slays all but Gunther (981–1061)]] |
* The Final Combat (1062–1452) | * The Final Combat (1062–1452) | ||
− | ** Gunther tries to persuade Hagen to help him to defeat Waltharius; remembering his wounded honor, Hagen refuses (1062–1088) | + | ** [[Waltharius1062|Gunther tries to persuade Hagen to help him to defeat Waltharius; remembering his wounded honor, Hagen refuses (1062–1088)]] |
** '''Hagen changes his mind and agrees to help Gunther, but advises that they must lie low wait until Walther comes down from the mountains into open ground (1089–1129)''' | ** '''Hagen changes his mind and agrees to help Gunther, but advises that they must lie low wait until Walther comes down from the mountains into open ground (1089–1129)''' | ||
− | ** Walther decides to spend the night in the mountains. He rematches the severed heads with the bodies of his victims, prays for their souls, then sleeps (1130–1187) | + | ** [[Waltharius1130|Walther decides to spend the night in the mountains. He rematches the severed heads with the bodies of his victims, prays for their souls, then sleeps (1130–1187)]] |
− | ** The following day, Walther and Hildegund set out from the mountains, taking the horses and arms of the defeated warriors (1188–1207) | + | ** [[Waltharius1188|The following day, Walther and Hildegund set out from the mountains, taking the horses and arms of the defeated warriors (1188–1207)]] |
− | ** Hildegund perceives Gunther and Hagen approaching to attack; the king addresses Walther (1208–1236) | + | ** [[Waltharius1208|Hildegund perceives Gunther and Hagen approaching to attack; the king addresses Walther (1208–1236)]] |
− | ** Walther ignores Gunther and pleads with Hagen to remember the bond of their childhood friendship; Hagen counters that Walther has already broken their faith by slaying Patavrid (1237–1279) | + | ** [[Waltharius1237|Walther ignores Gunther and pleads with Hagen to remember the bond of their childhood friendship; Hagen counters that Walther has already broken their faith by slaying Patavrid (1237–1279)]] |
− | ** The fight begins and continues for seven hours; Gunther foolishly tries to retrieve a thrown spear from the ground near Walther and is only saved from death by Hagen’s brave intervention (1280–1345) | + | ** [[Waltharius1280|The fight begins and continues for seven hours; Gunther foolishly tries to retrieve a thrown spear from the ground near Walther and is only saved from death by Hagen’s brave intervention (1280–1345)]] |
− | ** Walther challenges Hagen; he severs Gunther’s leg, but Hagen again saves the king’s life (1346–1375) | + | ** [[Waltharius1346|Walther challenges Hagen; he severs Gunther’s leg, but Hagen again saves the king’s life (1346–1375)]] |
− | ** Hagen cuts off Walther’s right hand; Walther gouges out one of Hagen’s eyes and, cutting open his cheek, knocks out four teeth (1376–1395) | + | ** [[Waltharius1376|Hagen cuts off Walther’s right hand; Walther gouges out one of Hagen’s eyes and, cutting open his cheek, knocks out four teeth (1376–1395)]] |
− | ** Having wounded each other, the warriors end the battle, drink together, and engage in a friendly exchange of humorous taunt (1396–1442) | + | ** [[Waltharius1396|Having wounded each other, the warriors end the battle, drink together, and engage in a friendly exchange of humorous taunt (1396–1442)]] |
− | ** The warriors return to their respective homes; Walther marries Hildegund and eventually becomes king of the Aquitainians (1443–1452) | + | ** [[Waltharius1443|The warriors return to their respective homes; Walther marries Hildegund and eventually becomes king of the Aquitainians (1443–1452)]] |
− | * Epilogue (1453–1456)}} | + | * [[Waltharius1453|Epilogue (1453–1456)]]}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:47, 28 August 2009
Hagen changes his mind and agrees to help Gunther, but advises that they must lie low wait until Walther comes down from the mountains into open ground (1089–1129)[edit]
Cunctabatur adhuc Haganon et pectore sponsam | Sponsam Walthario…fidem: i.e., from their youth together at Attila’s court.
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Walthario plerumque fidem volvebat et ipsum | 1090 | Aeneid 1.9: tot volvere casus. . . ‘To traverse so many perils. . .’
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Eventum gestae recolebat in ordine causae. | SSDDDS | |||||
Supplicius tamen infelix rex institit illi. | Aeneid 12.47: sic institit. ‘He thus began.’
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Cuius subnixe rogitantis acumine motus | Subnixe equiv. to enixe
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Erubuit domini vultum, replicabat honorem | Liber Regum IV 3.14: si non vultum Iosaphat regis Iudae erubescerem. . . ‘If I did not reverence the face of Josaphat king of Juda. . .’
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Virtutis propriae, qui fors vilesceret inde, | 1095 | SDSSDS | ||||
Si quocumque modo in rebus sibi parceret istis. | SDSDDS Elision: modo in |
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Erupit tandem et clara sic voce respondit: | SSSSDS Elision: tandem et |
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Quo me, domne, vocas? quo te sequar, inclite princeps? | Aeineid 9.94: o genetrix, quo fata vocas? ‘Mother, where are you summoning fate?’ 6.562: dux inclute Teucrum. . . ‘Famed chieftain of the Teucrians. . .’
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Quae nequeunt fieri, spondet fiducia cordi. | DDSSDS | |||||
Quis tam desipiens quandoque fuisse probatur, | 1100 | Quandoque equiv. to umquam
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Qui saltu baratrum sponte attemptarit apertum? | SDSSDS Elision: sponte attemptarit |
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Nam scio Waltharium per campos sic fore acerbum, | DDSSDS Elision: fore acerbum |
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Ut tali castro nec non statione locatus | Aeneid 12.297: tali. . .statione. . . ‘In such an anchorage. . .’ Prudentius, Psychomachia 729: sensibus in tuta valli statione locatis. ‘With their sentiments located in a safe position in the valley.’
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Ingentem cuneum velut unum temnat homullum. | SDDSDS | |||||
Et licet huc cunctos equites simul atque pedestres | 1105 | DSDDDS | ||||
Francia misisset, sic his ceu fecerat istis. | DSSSDS | |||||
Sed quia conspicio te plus doluisse pudore | DDSDDS | |||||
Quam caedis damno nec sic discedere velle, | SSSSDS | |||||
Compatior propriusque dolor succumbit honori | Proprius equiv. to meus
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Regis: et ecce viam conor reperire salutis, | 1110 | Aeineid 6.96: via prima salutis. . . ‘The road to safety. . .’
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Quae tamen aut nusquam ostendit se sive coacte. | Coacte equiv. to brevi, mox
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Nam propter carum (fateor tibi, domne) nepotem | SSDDDS | |||||
Promissam fidei normam corrumpere nollem. | Statius, Thebaid 6.935-936.: peritque/ venturi promissa fides. ‘The proof foreshown is wasted.’
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Ecce in non dubium pro te, rex, ibo periclum. | SDSSDS Elision: ecce in |
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Ast hic me penitus conflictu cedere noris. | 1115 | Hic: i.e., Waltharius’s current position Penitus equiv. to omnino
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Secedamus eique locum praestemus eundi | SDDSDS | |||||
Et positi in speculis tondamus prata caballis, | Tondamus prata caballis equiv. to tondeant prata caballi
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Aeneid 3.537-538.: equos in gramine vidi,/ tondentis campum late. ‘Four steeds I saw on the turf, grazing at large over the plain.’ Georgics 1.289-290.: prata/ tondentur. ‘They crop the meadows.’
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Donec iam castrum securus deserat artum, | SSSSDS | |||||
Nos abiisse ratus. campos ubi calcet apertos, | Aeneid 2.25: nos abiisse rati. ‘We thought they had gone.’ 9.25: campis exercitus ibat apertis. ‘The army was advacing on the open plain.’ 11.493: campoque potitus aperto. . . ‘Lord of the open plain. . .’ 12.353: campo Turnus prospexit aperto. ‘Turnus saw him on the open plain.’
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Insurgamus et attonitum post terga sequamur: | 1120 | SDDSDS | ||||
Sic aliquod virtutis opus temptare valemus. | Prudentius, Psychomachia 566; 769: virtutis opus. . . ‘A work of virtue. . .’
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Haec mihi in ambiguis spes est certissima rebus. | DDSSDS Elision: mihi in |
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Tum pugnare potes, belli si, rex, tibi mens est: | Aeineid 8.400: si bellare paras atque haec tibi mens est. ‘If war is your purpose and this is your intent. . .’ Statius, Thebaid 10.432: quae timidis belli mens, ede, Pelasgis. ‘Tell us, what plan of war have the scared Pelasgians?’
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Quippe fugam nobis numquam dabit ille duobus, | DSSDDS | |||||
At nos aut fugere aut acrum bellare necesse est.' | 1125 | Acrum equiv. to acre equiv. to acriter
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Laudat consilium satrapa et complectitur illum | SDDSDS Elision: satrapa et |
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Oscilloque virum demulcet; et ecce recedunt | Oscillo equiv. to osculo
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Insidiisque locum circumspexere sat aptum | Aeineid 9.237: locum insidiis conspeximus ipsi. ‘Our own eyes have seen a place for an ambush.’
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Demissique ligant animalia gramine laeto. | Demissi: “dismounted”
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Georgics 2.525: in gramine laeto. . . ‘On the glad sward. . .’
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