Sigurth alone | of all had been lord,

If a little longer | his life had been.

[9]. “Right were it not | that so he should rule

O’er Gjuki’s wealth | and the race of the Goths; [[407]]

Five are the sons | for ruling the folk,

And greedy of fight, | that he hath fathered.”

[a]10]. Then Brynhild laughed— | and the building echoed—

Only once, | with all her heart;

“Long shall ye joy | in lands and men,

Now ye have slain | the hero noble.”