The genial warmth was felt by Frey and by his sister fair:
They marvel much, and listen; on each other gaze, and sigh:
Hark! tones resound from Valaskialf; they were the tones of joy.
CANTO XVIII.
JOY IN VALHALLA.
Skirnir the messenger of Frey now running towards them came:[67]
Such now is the good news he brings, he well deserves the name.
Soon as he saw them, loud he call’d to Frey and Freya: Ho!
Idun to Valhall is return’d; ended is all our woe!