Who smote thee thus with the sword.”

Fafnir spake:

[5]. “Who drove thee on? | why wert thou driven

My life to make me lose?

A father brave | had the bright-eyed youth,

For bold in boyhood thou art.”

Sigurth spake:

[a]6]. “My heart did drive me, | my hand fulfilled,

And my shining sword so sharp;

Few are keen | when old age comes,