And men marked how the eyes of Brunhild glanced ever and anon
Askance at the Lady Kriemhild;—sooth, passing-fair she showed,
As her bright cheeks’ lilies and roses against the red gold glowed.
All up through the streets of the city of Worms did the glad sounds ring
Of that merry company’s thronging. His hest gave Gunther the King
Unto his marshal Dankwart to provide for all their need;
And to fair-dight harbourage therefore those several guests did he lead.
Spread was the feast in the castle and all the city through.
Never were guests from a far land so ministered unto!
Whatsoever one haply craved for, with joy unto him was it brought: