GUNTHER
Thou wouldst seize Gutrune's dower,
Insolent Niblung son?
HAGEN
[Draws his sword.
'Tis thus
The Niblung son demands his own.
[He rushes on Gunther, who defends himself: they fight. The vassals throw themselves between. Gunther falls slain by a stroke from Hagen.
HAGEN
Mine the ring!
[He makes a grasp at Siegfried's hand, which raises itself in menace. All stand transfixed with horror.