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	Anguish-burdened Because of the Curse-laden deed, My ring as a toy Grant to princes for pleasure, My ban bringing blessing to thee? Have a care, Arrogant God! My sin was one Concerning myself alone: But against all that was, Is and shall be Thou wouldst wantonly sin, Eternal one, taking the ring.
Wotan	Yield the ring! Thy foolish talk Gives no title to that. [He seizes Alberich and draws the ring from his finger by force.
Alberich With a fright­ful cry.	Woe! Defeated! Undone! Of wretches the wretchedest slave!
Wotan Contemplating the ring.	I own what makes me supreme, The mightiest lord of all lords! [He puts on the ring.
Loge To Wotan.	Shall he go free?
Wotan	Loose his bonds.
Loge Sets Alberich quite free.	Slip away home, For no fetter binds thee! Fare forth, thou art free!

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