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Wotan	Be Freia’s form The gauge of the gold. [Freia is placed in the middle by the two giants, who then ſtick their ſtaves into the ground in front of her so that her height and breadth is indicated.
Fafner	Our staves give the measure Of Freia’s form; Thus high now heap ye the hoard.
Wotan	On with the work: Irksome I find it!
Loge	Help me, Froh!
Froh	I will end Freia’s dishonour. [Loge and Froh heap up the treasure haſtily between the ſtaves.
Fafner	Let the pile Less loosely be built; Firm and close Pack ye the gauge! [He preſses down the treasure with rude ſtrength; he bends down to look for gaps. I still can see through; Come, fill up the crannies !
Loge	Hands off, rude fellow! Touch nothing here!
Fafner	Come here! This gap must be closed!
Wotan Turning away angrily.	Deep in my breast Burns the disgrace!

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