“Ha! we shall suit each other; in truth a well-match’d pair:

As soon as with her apple returns Iduna fair,

Begin once more thy blowing! I’ll raise the wind by night:

In tempers diff’rent moulded, by turns we’ll prove our might.

“On gold-maned Skinfax mounted, thou shalt prevail by day:

At night, upon dark Hrimfax, will I pursue my way:

With flowers thou lov’st to dally; to barren rocks I cling:

Health to the north thou bringest; I Skada mischief bring.

“In summer and in autumn, then are thy seasons meet;

My vapours thou dispersest, and coolst the sultry heat: