Waited on those fair ladies with eager courtesy.
How splendid soever the bridal had been where Rhine-river flowed,
This day far goodlier raiment on the hero-guests they bestowed
For the marriage-feast, than ever had arrayed them in all their days.
Of the wealth of their kingdom marvels are sung in the minstrels’ praise.
So sat they high in honour amid all that heart desired.
In what gold-broidered vesture were the palace-pages attired!
With needlework laid were their garments and the gemstone’s starry sheen
By the heedful care provided of Siegelind the Queen.
Then in his leal friends’ presence did Siegmund rise and say: