Adventure 9, How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms Summary

Hagen notes that no messenger has been sent on ahead to bring news of their arrival to Burgundy. He further suggests that Siegfried be sent, so the king entreats Siegfried in Kriemhild's name to inform Dame Uta of their return and to prepare a wedding feast. When the men see Siegfried coming without Gunther they fear the worse, but the young hero soon allays their fears by telling them all the news. Giselher presents Siegfried to Uta and Kriemhild so he can deliver Gunther's message in person. Upon hearing the news of Gunther's safe return, Kriemhild is so thankful that she rewards Siegfried with twenty-four golden bracelets, which he immediately gives away to her ladies-in-waiting. The feast Gunther has requested is quickly prepared and all of Worms arrays themselves in their...