Gudrun · Character

Irold

A knight of the Hegelings, fights in the wars.

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Also known as Irold the strong, the knightly Irold

First appearance: How Herwic Made War on Hettel, and How Gudrun Was Betrothed to Him

Irold shows up with force in Tale V: How Wâ-te Was Sent to Ireland as a Suitor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Daring champion who tells the queen about Wâ-te's bravery and lands.

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In Tale V: How Wâ-te Was Sent to Ireland as a Suitor: Daring champion who tells the queen about Wâ-te's bravery and lands. Later, in Tale VII: How the Maidens Came to See the Ship, and Were Carried to Hettel’s Kingdom:…

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Norman and Hegeling characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Tale V: How Wâ-te Was Sent to Ireland as a Suitor
Daring champion who tells the queen about Wâ-te's bravery and lands.
Tale VII: How the Maidens Came to See the Ship, and Were Carried to Hettel’s Kingdom
Irold of Ortland escorts Hilda as she meets Hettel.
Tale VIII: How Hagen Followed His Daughter
Wounded in battle; comments on the impending fight with Hagen.
How Gudrun Was Sought by Siegfried
Vassal of Hettel holding sway in Ortland.
How Herwic Made War on Hettel, and How Gudrun Was Betrothed to Him
Lord of Ortland, who hears of Herwic's invasion and is mentioned among those who learn of the conflict.
How Hilda Sent to Hettel and Herwic to Ask Their Help Against Hartmut
Calls out to the Moors offering peace terms.
Tale XXIII: How Hilda’s Warriors Landed in Sight of Hartmut’s Kingdom
Climbs a tree to scout the land, spotting the seven palaces of Normandy.
How Hartmut Was Taken Prisoner
Irold pleads with Wâ-te to spare the innocent children, but Wâ-te refuses.
How the Four Kings Were Wedded in Hilda's Land
Shows willingness to give; leads the Norman party homeward as bidden by the king.

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