Though thy speech is a stallion’s cry.”

Atli spake:

[a]21]. “A stallion I seem | if thou seekest to try me,

And I leap to land from the sea;

I shall smite thee to bits, | if so I will,

And heavy sinks Hrimgerth’s tail.”

Hrimgerth spake:

[22]. “Go ashore then, Atli, | if sure of thy might,

Let us come to Varin’s cove;

Straight shall thy rounded | ribs be made