Of the sons of the worthy pair;

Hromund alone sallied forth to fight in battle,

And the rest stayed at home where they were.

19. The hero feared neither fire nor sword

When shields clashed in the fray;

His shoulders were broad, and shining his hair.

And kindly and keen was his eye.

20. He never fled or deserted the host,

But poured forth darts on the shield;—

Faithful and true in courage was he