The result was of course an immediate proposal, which Gunther was glad
to accept in his sister's name.

_6th Adventure._ He bargained, however, that before Siegfried claimed
his bride he should go with him to Isenland, and help him win the hand
of Brunhild, the finest woman in the world. Gunther needs Siegfried's
help in his wooing, because Brunhild has vowed to marry only the man
who can throw a spear and stone farther than she and surpass her in
jumping. Siegfried, who apparently possesses some knowledge of this
lady, vainly tries to dissuade Gunther, and, when he decides to
accompany him in his quest, suggests that Hagen and another knight
form their train. Kriemhild provides the travellers with suitable
garments, made by her own hands, and the four embark on a small
vessel, in which they sail down the Rhine and out to sea, reaching
Isenland only twelve days after their start. As they near this land,
Siegfried strictly charges his companions to tell every one he is
Gunther's vassal, and immediately begins to act as if such were indeed
his real station.

_7th Adventure._ Gazing out of her window, Brunhild perceives the
approaching ship, and, recognizing within it Siegfried,--who visited
her realm once before,--her heart beats with joy at the thought that
he has come to woo her. She is, however, amazed to see him hold
Gunther's stirrup when they land, and to learn it is the king of
Burgundy who sues for her hand. In her disappointment Brunhild grimly
warns the new-comer that, unless he prove successful, he and his men
must die.

"He must cast the stone beyond me, and after it must leap,