And the heart will he tear | from Hogni’s breast.”

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[33]. Weeping Grimhild | heard the words

That fate full sore | for her sons foretold,

(And mighty woe | for them should work;)

“Lands I give thee, | with all that live there,

(Vinbjorg is thine, | and Valbjorg too,)

Have them forever, | but hear me, daughter.”

[34]. So must I do | as the kings besought,

And against my will | for my kinsmen wed;