And a sad mistake made he;

A name had he gained for courtesy and valour,

But he never donned byrnie.

24. Less trusty warrior in the field

I never look to find;—

False he was and treacherous,—

Full of deceit his mind.

25. The Prince's troop, the Niflung men,

Along Norway's coast did sail,

Until they came to the Skerries of the Elf,—