Whatsoever mine heart hath longed for, all have I gained this day.
And to Ortwein, my nephew belovèd, bear this hest of mine,
That he shall prepare us high-seats in the city beside the Rhine.
Tell also my vassals and kinsfolk this—be it known to them all
That I purpose for Brunhild’s bridal a high-tide festival.
And make my request to my sister, that now that she hath learned
How that I to the land Burgundian with these my guests have returned,
She receive with loving welcome this my belovèd bride:
So bound evermore unto Kriemhild shall my love and my service abide.”
Then of the Lady Brunhild and of all her following