What need is there of me?
For if he once has overcome Brunhild,
The second time he surely will not fail;
And self-defense is every maiden's right.
SIEGFRIED (taking KRIEMHILD by the hand).
That all may know me henceforth as a king,
The Niblung's treasure do I give to thee.
And now thy duty and my right I claim.
[He kisses her.]
HAGEN.
To church!
FRIGGA.
Does Siegfried hold the Niblung's hoard?
HAGEN.
Thou heard'st! The trumpets!