was done. Then no longer would they tarry on the Rhine; they
sent a message to their war-companions, if perchance they should
care to view their new attire, to see if it be too long or short.
All was found in fitting measure, and for this they gave the
ladies thanks. All who saw them could not but aver that never in
the world had they seen attire more fair. Therefore they wore it
gladly at the court. None wist how to tell of better knightly
weeds. Nor did they fail to give great thanks. Then the lusty
knights craved leave to go, and this the lordings did in courtly
wise. Bright eyes grew dim and moist thereat from weeping.

Kriemhild spake: "Dear brother, ye might better tarry here a
while and pay court to other dames, where ye would not so risk
your life; then would I say well done. Ye might find nearer home
a wife of as high a birth."

I ween their hearts did tell them what would hap. All wept
alike, no matter what men said. The gold upon their breasts was
tarnished by their tears, which thick and fast coursed downward
from their eyes.

She spake: "Sir Siegfried, let this dear brother of mine be
commended to your fealty and troth, that naught may harm him in
Brunhild's land." This the full brave knight vowed in Lady
Kriemhild's hand.

The mighty warrior spake: "If I lose not my life, ye may be free
from every care, my lady. I'll bring him to you sound again
hither to the Rhine; that know of a surety." The fair maid
bowed her thanks.