This wrong unto her had Hagen and her brother Gunther done.

How she might wreak her vengeance still thought she day by day:—

“Now am I waxen so mighty, I have such far-reaching sway,

That I of them that have wronged me could exact the penalty.

Gladly with Hagen of Troneg would I deal as he dealt with me!

For my belovèd mourneth my spirit within me still.

Might I but draw them hither which have worked me all this ill,

Then, then might I have vengeance at last for my Siegfried’s death.

Scarce can I endure this waiting!” she moaned with passionate breath.

Well was she loved of all men of Etzel’s vassal-array