Helgi spake:

[33]. “Grieve not, Hethin, | for true shall hold

The words we both | by the beer have sworn;

To the isle a warrior | wills that I go,

(There shall I come | the third night hence;)

And doubtful must be | my coming back,

(So may all be well, | if fate so wills.)”

Hethin spake:

[a]34]. “Thou saidst once, Helgi, | that Hethin was

A friend full good, | and gifts didst give him;