at the end of the word run are obviously wanting.—J. F.)
No. XVIII.
Rist Sa Mathr Er Runstr Er Fyrir Vaestan Haf.
The man did cut most versed in Runes in the western countries.
Professor Rafn gives nearly the same description of Gauk as Professor Munch. He reads Nos. xvi. and xviii. together. The words Fyrir vaestan haf, to the west of the sea, refer to the western countries, more especially the British Isles. The Palm-runes are rarely capable of being deciphered.
(Note.—This No. is taken in conjunction with No. xvi. by Professor Rafn.—J. F.)
Rist, Sa, Mathr, Er, Runstr, Er, Fyrir, Vaestan Haf.
(These runes) risted that man, in Runes most skilful o’er the Western Seas.
The Palm Runes on the first line indicate Thisar Runar—these Runes.—Professor Stephens.
Rist Sa Mathr Er Runstr Er Fyrir Uaestan Haf.
That man engraved who is the best runed West of the Ocean.
No doubt the writer belonged to Orkney, or to some of the other Norwegian possessions. The Bough-runes are not easy to decipher.—Professor Munch.