Unto these came all in subjection through fear and awe of their might.
When in the land of Gunther that Hoard at last was seen,
And thereof was all the lordship laid in the hands of the Queen,
Therewith unto overflowing were towers and chambers stored.
Never since have been told such marvels of any treasure-hoard.
Ah, but had that great Treasure been greater a thousand-fold,
In its stead might she have but regiven from the grave her Siegfried the bold,
O gladly empty-handed had Kriemhild stood by his side!
Never was wife unto hero in love so true and tried.
When now that Hoard was Kriemhild’s, as a lode-star it drew to the land