Then answered Hagen of Troneg: “Be it known, O Lady, to thee,
Gold hath the King of Rhineland and raiment fair to see
To bestow in such rich abundance, that in sooth he needeth not
Of all the treasure of Brunhild to carry hence one jot.”
“Now nay, by your love I charge you,” that Queen to the Rhine-lords spake,
“With gold and with silken raiment coffers filled would I take
Twice ten with me for my journey: myself with mine own hand
Will bestow my royal bounty, when we come to Burgundia-land,”
For the Queen then stored they the coffers with many a precious gem;
And the chamberlains of Brunhild the while must be watching them: