None other was destined to pass through in safety

Save the hero who treasure of Fafnir should bring.

The generous hero with treasure a-gleaming,

The Danish viking on Grani rode,—

Foremost champion in deeds of valour—

Where my foster-father had his abode.

As brother with sister we slept together;

Eight nights' space he lay at my side.

There were we happy and slumbered idly,

Nor loving caresses did ever betide.