Deep in thought | the whole day through; [[425]]

Yet from his heart | it was ever hid

What deed most fitting | he should find,

(Or what thing best | for him should be,

Or if he should seek | the Volsung to slay,

For with mighty longing | Sigurth he loved.)

[14]. Much he pondered | for many an hour;

Never before | was the wonder known

That a queen should thus | her kingdom leave;

In counsel then | did he Hogni call,