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,