Alvis spake:

[32]. “Men call it ‘Grain,’ | and ‘Corn’ the gods,

‘Growth’ in the world of the Wanes;

‘The Eaten’ by giants, | ‘Drink-Stuff’ by elves,

In hell ‘The Slender Stem.’ ”

Thor spake:

[a]33]. “Answer me, Alvis! | thou knowest all,

Dwarf, of the doom of men:

What call they the ale, | that is quaffed of men,

In each and every world?”