What dread demon's might
Moves here in darkness?
By what wizard's spell
Worked was the woe?
How weak is my wisdom
Faced by this puzzle!
And where shall I find
The runes for this riddle?
Oh, sorrow! Sorrow!
Woe's me! Woe's me!
I gave all my wisdom to him;
[With increasing emotion.
The maid in his power
He holds.
Fast in his fetters
Bound is the booty
That, weeping her grievous shame,
Gaily to others he gives!
Will none of you lend a sword
With which I may sever my bonds?
HAGEN
[Going close to Brünnhilde.
Leave that to me,
O wife betrayed;
I will avenge
Thy trust deceived.
BRÜNNHILDE [Looking round dully.
On whom?
HAGEN