Be thy guards on the road thou goest.

[8]. “Then third I will chant thee, | if threatening streams

The danger of death shall bring: [[237]]

Yet to Hel shall turn | both Horn and Ruth,

And before thee the waters shall fail.

[a]9]. “Then fourth I will chant thee, | if come thy foes

On the gallows-way against thee:

Into thine hands | shall their hearts be given,

And peace shall the warriors wish.

[10]. “Then fifth I will chant thee, | if fetters perchance