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Waltraute On the look-out.	Raging, Wotan Rides to the rock!
The Valkyries	Brünnhilde, hark! Like a storm-wind he comes!
Brünnhilde Urgently.	Flee then swiftly, Thy face to the east! Boldly enduring, Defy every ill— Hunger and thirst, Briar and stone; Laugh, whether gnawed By anguish or want! For one thing know And hold to always— The world’s most glorious hero Hideth, O woman, thy sheltering womb! [She takes the pieces of Siegmund’s sword from under her breaſtplate and gives them to Sieglinde. The splintered sword’s pieces Guard securely; From the field where slain was His father I brought them, And now I name Him who one day The sword new-welded shall swing— “Siegfried” rejoice and prevail!
Sieglinde Greatly moved.	Sublimest wonder! Glorious maid! From thee high solace I have received! For him whom we loved I save the beloved one. May my thanks one day

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