So lived he blithely with kinsmen and vassals about his throne;
And the good King’s halls with thronging and gladsome tumult were loud
That rose from his valiant warriors, and his heart was high and proud.
XXX.
How Hagen and Volker kept Watch while Men slept
By this was the daylight ended, and nearer the night-tide drew.
But perplexed were the way-worn heroes, for as yet they nowise knew
Where they should find them couches for the rest of the slumber-tide.
Then Hagen put it to question, and by him were they certified.
For unto their host spake Gunther: “God prosper you of his grace!
We would fain go hence to our slumber: thou have us excused for a space.