To a giant like | dost thou look, methinks;

Thou wast not born for the bride.”

Alvis spake:

[3]. “Alvis am I, | and under the earth

My home ’neath the rocks I have; [[185]]

With the wagon-guider | a word do I seek;

Let the gods their bond not break.”

Thor spake:

[4]. “Break it shall I, | for over the bride

Her father has foremost right;