She knew well to care | for the needs of the guests.
[7]. Then Hogni they asked | if more eager he were,
Full clear was the guile, | if on guard they had been;
Then Gunnar made promise, | if Hogni would go,
And Hogni made answer | as the other counseled.
[8]. Then the famed ones brought mead, | and fair was the feast, [[503]]
Full many were the horns, | till the men had drunk deep;
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Then the mates made ready | their beds for resting.
[9]. Wise was Kostbera, | and cunning in rune-craft,