And for Gjuki’s sons, | whose trust they deceived.

[2]. Fate grew for the princes, | to death they were given;

Ill counsel was Atli’s, | though keenness he had; [[501]]

He felled his staunch bulwark, | his own sorrow fashioned,

Soon a message he sent | that his kinsmen should seek him.

[3]. Wise was the woman, | she fain would use wisdom,

She saw well what meant | all they said in secret;

From her heart it was hid | how help she might render,

The sea they should sail, | while herself she should go not.

[4]. Runes did she fashion, | but false Vingi made them,