A noble messenger
May not be paid with gifts!
SIEGFRIED.
Indeed he may!
KRIEMHILD (fastens her bracelet and in so doing drops her handkerchief).
SIEGFRIED (snatches at the handkerchief).
This is my gift.
KRIEMHILD.
Pray, no! 'Twere all unworthy!
SIEGFRIED.
Jewels I value as another, dust.
And houses can I build of gold and silver,
Yet lack I such a kerchief!