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| | Wilhelm Ruland. Legends of the Rhine. Eginhard and Emma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) |
 | | Eginhard, the emperor's private secretary, was never missing from this little circle. |
 | | Eginhard who was a constant companion of the emperor, had also become an intimate member of the family circle, and Charlemagne entrusted him with the education of his favourite child Emma, daughter of his wife Gismonda. |
 | | Eginhard struggled to remind himself of his duty towards his sovereign, but love overcame him, and soon an oath of eternal fidelity united these young hearts. |
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