Ha, in the net they had hidden were their own feet taken at last!
To and fro the King with his kinsmen whispering ever went:
Ever Hagen of Troneg was pricking the sides of his intent.
In sooth, of Gunther’s liegemen was many a man for peace,
But never from dark devising of murder would Hagen cease.
Thus as they whispered, Siegfried found these thanes on a day;
And the Hero of Netherland marvelled, and questioning thus ’gan say:
“Why goeth the King with his liegemen in heaviness of heart?
In avenging your wrongs am I ever ready to bear my part.”
Answered and spake King Gunther: “Good cause for trouble have I.