[41] The events related in this strophe are probably a mere perversion, by the poet, of what we know of Niord's history.
THE LAY OF FIOLSVITH.
1. From the outward wall he saw one ascending to the seat of the giant race.
Fiolsvith.
Along the humid ways haste thee back hence, here, wretch! is no place for thee.
2. What monster is it before the fore-court standing, and hovering round the perilous flame? Whom dost thou seek? Of what art thou in quest? Or what, friendless being! desirest thou to know?
Wanderer.
3. What monster is that, before the fore-court standing, who to the wayfarer offers not hospitality? Void of honest fame, prattler! hast thou lived: but hence hie thee home.
Fiolsvith.