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	That suits thee not; Thou art too late too. Alberich did not delay; Fearless he mastered The potent spell, [Harshly. And wrought aright was the ring.
Donner To Wotan	We should all be Under the dwarf, Were not the ring from him wrested.
Wotan	The ring I must capture!
Froh	Lightly now, Without cursing love it were won.
Loge Harshly.	Just so =: Without guile, as in children’s games!
Wotan	Then tell us how.
Loge	By theft! What a thief stole Steal thou from the thief; How better could object be won? But with baleful arms Battles Alberich. Wary, wise Must be thy scheming, If the thief thou wouldst confound, [With warmth. And restore the ruddy And golden toy, The Rhinegold, to the maidens. For this they pray and implore.
Wotan	The river-maidens? What profit were mine?

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