The heroes’ maiden | whom noblest I hold.”

Gripir spake:

[41]. “Thou dwellest, leader | lofty of men,

With the maid as if | thy mother she were;

Lofty as long | as the world shall live,

Ruler of men, | thy name shall remain.”

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Sigurth spake:

[a]42]. “Shall Gunnar have | a goodly wife,

Famed among men,— | speak forth now, Gripir!