Now towards the earth: he rolls along the sky,

And vapours foul, and howlings horrible

Conglomerate around his dusky brow.

But who ’gainst Surtur rushes to the fight?

’Tis Frey; but he turns pale, for now his sword

He hath not: hark! a trampling loud is heard

Of horses’ hoofs: ’tis Odin; see! he hastes

To join the combat, boldly piercing through

The thickest of the fight: upon his front

The scars of Geirsodd bleed afresh: his steed