Ah, weariful nights were appointed to these, and days of grief.
Through the days of their mourning many drank not, nor tasted of bread:
But, for such as could not endure it, to these was it plainly said:
“Eat, drink, for we give to you freely.” King Siegmund cared therefor.
Then fell on the faithful Niblungs trouble and travail sore.
As telleth the olden story, through three days weary-long
Never an hour of respite from holy chant and song
Had any singer of masses. What wealth of offerings
Poured in! Then even the poorest could give like very kings.
For they sought out the poor and needy, and into their hands was poured