And Beli’s fair slayer | seeks out Surt,

For there must fall | the joy of Frigg.

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[54]. Then comes Sigfather’s | mighty son,

Vithar, to fight | with the foaming wolf;

In the giant’s son | does he thrust his sword

Full to the heart: | his father is avenged.

[55]. Hither there comes | the son of Hlothyn,

The bright snake gapes | to heaven above;

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