The young Gunther, Siegfried's son, is left at home because he is too young to make the fateful voyage.
King Gunther urges his wife to prepare for the guest's arrival and greet them with as much grace and pomp as they met her so many years before. Brunhild agrees, but when she does embrace Kriemhild, the onlookers think she is less tender and true. However, Gunther meets Siegfried and Siegmund with open arms and warm praise. The party wends its way toward the castle as young warriors joust with one another to delight the young maidens.
That evening the wine flows freely and the food is never ending. As Brunhild sits at the table, she eyes Kriemhild and observes the lady's lovely figure and kindly ways. Brunhild also watches.....
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