in mid-line, leaving the poem unfinished at the end of the second page. However, it does not seem likely that much more than a dozen lines are missing.

The poem starts:

Structure

The basic structure of the poem comprises a long passage of dialogue, framed by introductory and closing narration. A more detailed analysis is offered by McLintock:
#Introductory narrative (ll. 1-6): The warriors meet and prepare for combat.
#Hildebrand's 1st speech, with introductory formula and characterization (ll.

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