Be to your lady
Loyal and true;
Suffers she wrong,
Swiftly avenge her!
[He turns slowly aside and moves towards the back. The boat arrives with Gunther and Brünnhilde. Those who have been looking out from the height come down to the shore. Some vassals spring into the water and pull the boat to land. All press closer to the bank.
THE VASSALS
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Be greeted! Be greeted!
Welcome, O Gunther!
Hail! Hail! Hail!
[Gunther steps out of the boat with Brünnhilde.
THE VASSALS
[Range themselves respectfully to receive them.
Welcome, Gunther!
Health to thee and to thy bride!
[They strike their weapons loudly together.