Ah no! I must
Do penance first and ye shall witness bear
That I have done it. I'm the thirstiest man
Among you all and I will drink the last,
Because I was so harsh with poor Kriemhild.
HAGEN.
Then I'll begin.
[He goes to the spring.]
SIEGFRIED (to GUNTHER).
Pray look more cheerfully.
I know a way to reconcile thy bride;
Brunhilda's kisses shall ere long be thine.
My joy I will forego as long as thou.
HAGEN (comes back and lays aside his weapons).
The weapons will impede me when I stoop.
[Retires again.]