Then spake the Lord of Rhineland: “My royal train be these
Whom I left as I journeyed hither not far behind overseas.
I have sent to speed them hither: lo, now be they come, O Queen.”
With wondering eyes the coming of those knightly guests was seen.
Men saw on a ship’s prow Siegfried standing foremost of all
In princely vesture: beside him was many a warrior tall.
Then spake that Daughter of Princes: “Lord King, I pray thee, declare:
Shall I greet these guests at their coming, or shall I from greeting forbear?”
He said: “Thou shalt go to meet them with welcome in thy face
Forth of thy palace-portals, that none may doubt of thy grace.”