Ye chiefs of Jotunheim are first

In power of swallowing drink, as well

As flesh; for such unnatural thirst

We sons of Asgard never feel.

“The bowl we Asar do not drain

The feverish heat of thirst to quell;

We feel it not; ’tis strength to gain,

That we imbibe our hydromel.

How joyous at the board we meet!

What lovely maids our drink prepare!