(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,