Jatgeir.

The gift of sorrow came to me, and I was a skald.

King Skule.

Then ’tis the gift of sorrow the skald has need of?

Jatgeir.

I needed sorrow; others there may be who need faith, or joy—or doubt——

King Skule.

Doubt as well?

Jatgeir.

Ay; but then must the doubter be strong and sound.