Sought to hold her | with all their hearts.
[43]. But back she cast | all those who came,
Nor from the long road | let them hold her; [[434]]
In counsel then | did he Hogni call:
“Of wisdom now | full great is our need.
[44]. “Let the warriors here | in the hall come forth,
Thine and mine, | for the need is mighty,
If haply the queen | from death they may hold,
Till her fearful thoughts | with time shall fade.”
[45]. (Few the words | of Hogni were:)