These eight nights (days),[[85]]
So great was her desire
To be in Jotunheim.”
The giant in a gallant style wished to kiss his bride; but no sooner did he lift the veil, and see her looks, than he started back in great alarm:—
“Why so angry
The glance of Freya?
I see from her eyes
The very fire doth issue.”
The reply of Loke, the handmaid, was equally ready:—
“No sleep hath Freya had