And he led them to where Prince Siegfried abode them in that great hall;
And they gave to him loving greeting by word and by deed withal.
They have kindled a hundred torches, they have poured the wine for their lord;
And for that their speedy coming he thanked them with gracious word;
And he said to them: “Now shall ye follow with me far hence oversea.”
And those valiant knights and loyal consented willingly.
Stout vassal-knights three thousand had gathered at his call,
And of these he chose a thousand, the goodliest of them all;
And their helmets were brought to the chosen, and all their harness of war,
Forasmuch as their lord would lead them unto Brunhild’s land afar.