Original: His henchman , Kurwenal , answers more brusquely , saying that Isolde is in no position to command Tristan and reminds Brangäne that Isolde 's previous fiancé , Morold , was killed by Tristan .
Simplified: His henchman , Kurwenal , speaks crossly to Brangaene , reminding her that Isolde 's previous fiancé , Morold , had been killed by Tristan and his head sent back to Ireland .