If thou wilt not do my will.”

Gerth spake:

[a]24]. “For no man’s sake | will I ever suffer

To be thus moved by might;

But gladly, methinks, | will Gymir seek

To fight if he finds thee here.”

Skirnir spake:

[25]. “Seest thou, maiden, | this keen, bright sword

That I hold here in my hand? [[115]]

Before its blade | the old giant bends,—