Or, giant, all wisdom hast won.”

Vafthruthnir spake:

[a]7]. “Who is the man | that speaks to me,

Here in my lofty hall?

Forth from our dwelling | thou never shalt fare,

Unless wiser than I thou art.”

Othin spake:

[8]. “Gagnrath they call me, | and thirsty I come

From a journey hard to thy hall;

Welcome I look for, | for long have I fared,