[11]. “Back shall I fare | where first I dwelt,

Among the kin | that come of my race,

To wait there, sleeping | my life away,

If Sigurth’s death | thou shalt not dare,

(And best of heroes | thou shalt not be.)

[12]. “The son shall fare | with his father hence,

And let not long | the wolf-cub live;

Lighter to pay | is the vengeance-price

After the deed | if the son is dead.”

[13]. Sad was Gunnar, | and bowed with grief,