The holy ones, | and council held,

Whether the gods | should tribute give,

Or to all alike | should worship belong.

[25]. Then sought the gods | their assembly-seats,

The holy ones, | and council held,

To find who with venom | the air had filled,

Or had given Oth’s bride | to the giants’ brood.

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[26]. In swelling rage | then rose up Thor,—

Seldom he sits | when he such things hears,—