Than drinking beer | with the breaker of rings.

[19]. “My father has pledged | his daughter fair

As bride to Granmar’s | son so grim;

But, Helgi, I | once Hothbrodd called

As fine a king | as the son of a cat.

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[20]. “Yet the hero will come | a few nights hence,

. . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . .

Unless thou dost bid him | the battle-ground seek,

Or takest the maid | from the warrior mighty.”