Forth poured the youths and the elders, as folk be wont to do,
And asked of him touching his tidings. Made answer the knight thereto:
“When I speak to the King my message, unto you shall the same be known.”
So entered he in with his comrades where Gunther sat on his throne.
Upleapt the King from the high-seat, and bright for joy was his face.
Brunhild withal the lovely thanked them with queenly grace
For this their speedy returning, and the King to the messengers spake:
“How fareth Siegfried, who ofttimes hath ventured his life for my sake?”
Made answer Gere the valiant: “For joy was his face aflame,
Even his and thy sister’s. Message so gracious never came