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]]