Thy mind is astray, that thou wak'st the dead

—The dwellers in the tomb.

No father buried me where I lie,

Nor other kinsman[1] ...

The only two who remained unslain

Laid hold on Tyrfing, but now again

One only possesses the sword.

She answered:

Nought save the truth shalt thou tell to me!

May the ancient gods deal ill with thee