(Calf’s flesh boiled | was the best of the dainties.)

[5]. Rig knew well | wise words to speak,

Thence did he rise, | made ready to sleep;

Soon in the bed | himself did he lay,

And on either side | the others were.

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[6]. Thus was he there | for three nights long,

Then forward he went | on the midmost way,

And so nine months | were soon passed by.

[7]. A son bore Edda, | with water they sprinkled him,