To his followers gold | he gladly gives;

To Hermoth gave he | helm and mail-coat,

And to Sigmund he gave | a sword as gift.

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[3]. “Triumph to some, | and treasure to others,

To many wisdom | and skill in words,

Fair winds to the sailor, | to the singer his art,

And a manly heart | to many a hero.

[4]. “Thor shall I honor, | and this shall I ask,

That his favor true | mayst thou ever find;