[293]. Probably she was betrothed by her father, not being present herself.
[294]. From this we see that this beautiful story is derived from the lost Völsunga-kvida (a great loss), and from which Völsunga itself is probably mostly taken.
[295]. Glad because of victory.
[296]. The marriage which her father had set his mind upon.
[297]. Sigrun speaks to the dying Hödbrod on the battle-field.
[298]. Wolves.
[299]. Meaning: “Everything is not in thy power, as the Nornir have great power also over the fates of men.” The death of Helgi was against Sigrun’s will.
[300]. King.
[301]. A custom found in the Old Testament (Joshua), of putting the foot on the subdued king’s neck.
[302]. Dag broke his oath, as we have seen before; and Sigrun cursed him for having done so.