1. Who here inhabits, in these towers? what nation's king do people name him?
Geitir.
Gripir is named the chief of men, he who rules a firm realm and people.
Sigurd.
2. Is the wise king of the land at home? Will the chief with me come and converse? With him needs speech an unknown man: I desire speedily Gripir to see.
Geitir.
3. The glad king will of Geitir ask, who the man is that demands speech of Gripir.
Sigurd.
Sigurd I am named, born of Sigmund, and Hiordis is the chieftain's mother.
4. Then went Geitir, Gripir to inform: "Here is a man without, a stranger, come; of aspect he is most distinguished. He desires, king! with thee to speak."