Venom drops for aye distilling,

Every nerve with torment filling;

Thus shall he in horror languish.

By him, still unwearied kneeling,

Sigyn at his tortured side,—

Faithful wife! with beaker stealing

Drops of venom as they fall,—

Agonizing poison all!

Sleepless, changeless, ever dealing

Comfort, will she still abide;