“After the death of Brynhild two pyres were made, one for Sigurd, which was first set on fire, but Brynhild was burned on the other and was in a carriage tented with god-web (a kind of fine cloth). It is told that Brynhild drove in the carriage on the road of Hel, and went through the tun where the jötun-woman dwelt” (Hel-reid Brynhildar).
[195]. Sigurd.
[196]. See Volsunga, ch. 20 and 31.
[197]. Probably on account of the ring on the door, as fine doors were ornamented with them.
[198]. We will follow on his heels, so that the door will not be shut after he enters, but be open while we enter.
[199]. The inheritance—wealth, treasure, dowry, &c., &c.
[200]. In the preceding stanzas she has foretold the fate of Gudrun, Gunnar and Högni, as is told in Volsunga.
[201]. For battle, see Vol. ii., p. [436].
[202]. A division of land.
[203]. Cf. also Göngu Hrolf’s Saga, c. 3.