For stubborn he was, | with the strength of Thor;

None truly strong, | though stoutly he rowed,

Would he call save one | who could break the cup.

[a]30]. Hlorrithi then, | when the cup he held,

Struck with the glass | the pillars of stone;

As he sat the posts | in pieces he shattered,

Yet the glass to Hymir | whole they brought.

[31]. But the loved one fair | of the giant found

A counsel true, | and told her thought: [[148]]

“Smite the skull of Hymir, | heavy with food,