That we both our blood have mixed;
Then didst thou promise | no ale to pour,
Unless it were brought for us both.”
Othin spake:
[10]. “Stand forth then, Vithar, | and let the wolf’s father
Find a seat at our feast; [[156]]
Lest evil should Loki | speak aloud
Here within Ægir’s hall.”
Then Vithar arose and poured drink for Loki; but before he drank he spoke to the gods:
[a]11]. “Hail to you, gods! | ye goddesses, hail!