And Kriemhild now bestirred her to unlock her treasury
Of purpose to load with riches all Rüdiger’s company.
Still had she somewhat remaining of the gold of the Niblung Land;
And this to the Hunnish heroes would she deal with lavish hand.
Scarce could a hundred horses bear thence that precious load.
But some talebearer to Hagen the purpose of Kriemhild showed.
“Never,” he said, “will Kriemhild forgive me that ancient wrong:
Therefore the gold of Siegfried must needs here bide full long.
Should I leave so mighty a treasure to my bitterest foes, and rue?
Right well do I know what Kriemhild with all this wealth would do!