And now to his liege-lord Gunther did Hagen of Troneg say:
“With loving service ever should these thine earls repay
The kindness the Lord of the Marches showed unto us of old.
Now let the husband of Gotlind be requited manifold.”
Then spake King Gunther: “From asking will I no more delay:—
How fare thy Lord and thy Lady tell unto me straightway,
Etzel and Queen Helka, which rule the Hunfolk’s land.”
Answered the Margrave: “Gladly will I do my Lord’s command.”
Then rose he up from the high-seat; uprose his vassals all;
And he answered and spake unto Gunther: “If this indeed may befall