Where the mighty women their magic prepared,

10 And they sent their spears spinning and whistling.

But I will send them a spear in return,

Unerringly aim an arrow against them.

Out, little stick, if it still is within!

There sat a smith and a small knife forged

15 . . . . . . . sharply with a stroke of iron.

Out little stick if it still is within!

Six smiths sat and worked their war-spears.

Out, spear! be not in, spear!