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	It gives, when to golden Ring it is rounded, Power and might unmatched; It wins its owner the world.
Wotan Thoughtfully.	Rumours I have heard Of the Rhinegold; Runes of riches Hide in its ruddy glow; Pelf and power Are by the ring bestowed.
Fricka Softly to Loge.	Could this gaud, This gleaming trinket Forged from the gold, Be worn by a woman too?
Loge	The wife who wore That glittering charm Never would lose Her husband’s love—— That charm which dwarfs are welding, Working in thrall to the ring.
Fricka Coaxingly to Wotan.	O could but my husband Come by the ring!
Wotan As if falling more and more under the influence of a spell.	Methinks it were wisdom, Won I the ring to my service. But say, Loge, How shall I learn To forge and fashion it true?
Loge	A magic rune Can round the golden ring. No one knows it, Yet plain the spell to him Who happy love forswears. [Wotan turns away in annoyance.

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