"Got it!" Dubman stated, looking up. "This thing is old, all right — the most ancient form of runic. The translation doesn't tell much. Listen to this–
Rune key am I,
Chaining dark evil,
Midgard snake, Fenris,
And Loki, arch-devil.
While I lie far,
The Aesir safe are,
Bring me not home,
Lest Ragnarok come."
A chill rippled through me, as though even the translation of those ancient runes could terrify me. Impatiently I shook off the feeling.