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Wellgunde	A brimstone brand In the surging waves, In lovesick frenzy Hissing loud.
The Three Rhine-Maidens Together.	Wallala! Wallaleia la la! Join in our laughter, Lovable elf! In the golden glory How gallant thy sheen! O come, lovely one, laugh as we laugh! Heia jaheia! Heia jaheia! Wallala la la la leia jahei! [They swim, laughing, backwards and for­wards in the light.
Alberich His eyes fixed on the gold, has liſtened attentively to the siſters’ rapid chatter.	Could I truly The whole earth inherit through thee? If love be beyond me My cunning could compass delight? [In a terribly loud voice. Mock away! Mock! The Niblung makes for your toy! [Raging he springs on to the middle rock, and clambers to the top. The maidens scatter, screaming, and swim upwards on different ſides.
The Three Rhine-Maidens	Heia! Heia! heia jahei! Save yourselves! The elf is distraught! Swirling waters splash At every leap: The creature’s crazy with love! Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!

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