Ere unto the land of Etzel the Hun-king journey we.
Let us deal with my sister truly: for our honour this shall be.”
Thereto made answer Hagen: “I say—gainsay it who dare—
If once the high-born Kriemhild the crown of Helka wear,
Whatsoever she may of mischief, that unto us will she do.
Ye knights, let be, I counsel: better shall this be for you.”
Then Giselher spake in his anger, the fair Queen Uta’s son:
“We be not in any wise minded to be traitors every one!
Whatsoe’er may befall her of honour, let us be glad thereof.
Whatsoever thou sayest, Hagen, I serve her in faith and love.”