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The Gibichung vassals, taken aback and pleasantly surprised by Hagen’s wholly uncharacteristic gaiety, sing a choral song in mocking praise of his transformation into a jolly wedding herald, set to segments of #168 and #171. Hagen asks them to grow serious now that Gunther and Bruennhilde are coming ashore, and sternly warns them – a premonition of dark things to come, set to #172 – to loyally serve their new lady, and be swift to vengeance if wrong befalls her. They now prepare to sing a grand welcome to Gunther as he steps ashore with Bruennhilde in hand.