Swords for hero-happenings,

Crowns more meet for gods than kings—

You'll not grudge my white swan-wings."

(Plied she thuswise Wêland-Smith.)

"What reck I of promises?"

(So made answer Wêland-Smith.)

"What reck I of promises?

When I need such things as these

You shall teach me, if I please,

Wife of mine, upon your knees.