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