The fate she let grow, | and the shining wealth go,

Nor spared she the treasure | of the temple itself.

[43]. Unwise then was Atli, | he had drunk to wildness,

No weapon did he have, | and of Guthrun bewared not;

Oft their play was better | when both in gladness

Each other embraced | among princes all.

[44]. With her sword she gave blood | for the bed to drink, [[498]]

With her death-dealing hand, | and the hounds she loosed,

The thralls she awakened, | and a firebrand threw

In the door of the hall; | so vengeance she had.