For leave asked Siegfried likewise,
the lord of Netherland;
But when the royal Gunther
his wish did understand,
He lovingly entreated
his dear friend not to go;—
Though, but for Gunther’s sister,
he would have gone, I trow.
For leave asked Siegfried likewise,
the lord of Netherland;
But when the royal Gunther
his wish did understand,
He lovingly entreated
his dear friend not to go;—
Though, but for Gunther’s sister,
he would have gone, I trow.