Sun and Nithjung— | to play and swim;
Kund was one, | and the youngest Kon.
[a]43]. Soon grew up | the sons of Jarl,
Beasts they tamed, | and bucklers rounded,
Shafts they fashioned, | and spears they shook.
[44]. But Kon the Young | learned runes to use,
Runes everlasting, | the runes of life; [[215]]
Soon could he well | the warriors shield,
Dull the swordblade, | and still the seas.
[45]. Bird-chatter learned he, | flames could he lessen,