And, proved in fight, | to Gjuki fare.”

Sigurth spake:

[a]14]. “To the warrior now | in words so wise,

Monarch noble, | more shalt tell;

I am Gjuki’s guest, | and thence I go:

What the life | that I shall lead?”

Gripir spake:

[15]. “On the rocks there sleeps | the ruler’s daughter,

Fair in armor, | since Helgi fell;

Thou shalt cut | with keen-edged sword,