Render me my plumage fair

Lest I blast you standing there!"

(Fiercely faced she Wêland-Smith.)

"What reck I of passion and pride?"

(So made answer Wêland-Smith.)

"What reck I of passion and pride?

Witless woman-words fly wide.

Woman, you are Wêland's bride,

'Shall come meekly to his side,

And he will not be denied."