[758]. The Fatal sisters. See vol. i. p. 70, Mitford’s edition.

[759]. When Ðorr visits Ðrymr under the disguise of Freya, the giant is suspicious of the flashing eyes which he sees under the veil. Loki explains them by the sleeplessness arising from Freya’s desire for the giant’s embraces.

Laut und línu

lysti at kyssa;

en hann útan stökk

endlangan sal:

“Hwí eru öndótt

augu Freyju?

þikki mér or augum

eldr of brenna!”