Let him bear the mighty | Brisings’ necklace;
[a]15]. “Keys around him | let there rattle,
And down to his knees | hang woman’s dress;
With gems full broad | upon his breast,
And a pretty cap | to crown his head.”
[16]. Then Thor the mighty | his answer made:
“Me would the gods | unmanly call
If I let bind | the bridal veil.”
[17]. Then Loki spake, | the son of Laufey:
“Be silent, Thor, | and speak not thus; [[179]]