Speech of her might be granted unto them by his consent.
But Volker set him to thwart them—for this was the Queen’s intent.
“As touching the Lady Brunhild, as yet it doth not please
The Queen,” that noble baron answered, “to look upon these.
Wait ye till the morrow morning: before her then shall ye come.”
Then trusted they to behold her, but again were they hindered therefrom.
Then commanded the King, of his favour to the envoys of Hunland’s king,
And of his royal bounty, that on broad shields men should bring
Gold from his treasure-chamber—sooth, great store lay therein:
Rich gifts moreover were given unto them by his friends and his kin.