When thou appearst in sight.

“I learn’d with much astonishment

And no small dread, O chief! that thou

Hadst form’d a project of descent

From Valaskialf to earth below.

But when thy further views I learn’d

To visit Utgard’s realm,

Methought, O chief! thy brain was turn’d

To harbour such a scheme.

“Doubtless, I did not dare offend