 Meanwhile, Odette manages to escape from Rothbart's castle with the help of Hans and Margarita, the squirrels, and runs to Siegfried's castle.But just as Odette is about to storm into the ballroom, Rothbart (who was there originally to watch Odille, transformed in the guise of Odette, dance with Siegfried) grabs her, holds her mouth shut and brings her closer where she is able to watch but not make a sound.Thus she watches in horror as Siegfried pledges his love to Odille and announces her as his wife-to-be.