Than thy lord, my brother Gunther, be he never so noble a king.
Thou therefore shalt spare me the hearing of thy fond imagining.
Yea, needs must I marvel ever, if he be thy vassal-thane,
And thou be exalted so highly in worship above us twain,
Wherefore so long all tribute to thee hath of him been denied!
Of right I demand to be pestered no more with thine arrogant pride.”
“Too high dost thou exalt thee,” Queen Brunhild made reply:
“Now will I prove of a surety if folk account thee as high
In royal esteem and honour as they hold the Queen, even me!”
By this was the two Queens’ anger kindled unquenchably.