Then first the head | of Mim spoke forth,

And words of truth it told.

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[15]. He bade write on the shield | before the shining goddess,

On Arvak’s ear, | and on Alsvith’s hoof,

On the wheel of the car | of Hrungnir’s killer,

On Sleipnir’s teeth, | and the straps of the sledge.

[16]. On the paws of the bear, | and on Bragi’s tongue, [[395]]

On the wolf’s claws bared, | and the eagle’s beak,

On bloody wings, | and bridge’s end,