The heroes gallant, | from the hills of the Rhine.”

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[19]. Then Gunnar they seized, | and they set him in chains, [[490]]

The Burgundians’ king, | and fast they bound him.

[20]. Hogni slew seven | with sword so keen,

And an eighth he flung | in the fire hot;

A hero should fight | with his foemen thus,

As Hogni strove | in Gunnar’s behalf.

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