And the mighty forest | that Myrkwood is called.”

[a]6]. His head turned Gunnar, | and to Hogni he said:

“What thy counsel, young hero, | when such things we hear?

No gold do I know | on Gnitaheith lying

So fair that other | its equal we have not.

[7]. “We have seven halls, | each of swords is full, [[485]]

(And all of gold | is the hilt of each;)

My steed is the swiftest, | my sword is sharpest,

My bows adorn benches, | my byrnies are golden,

My helm is the brightest | that came from Kjar’s hall,