Till Sigurth they | at last had slain.

[4]. From the Thing ran Grani | with thundering feet,

But thence did Sigurth | himself come never;

Covered with sweat | was the saddle-bearer,

Wont the warrior’s | weight to bear.

[a]5]. Weeping I sought | with Grani to speak,

With tear-wet cheeks | for the tale I asked;

The head of Grani | was bowed to the grass,

The steed knew well | his master was slain.

[6]. Long I waited | and pondered well