[63]. Then the heroes died | ere the day was yet come;

Their fame did they leave | ever lofty to live.

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[64]. Full mighty seemed Atli | as o’er them he stood,

The wise one he blamed, | and his words reproached her:

“It is morning, Guthrun; | now thy dear ones dost miss,

But the blame is part thine | that thus it has chanced.”

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Guthrun spake:

[65]. “Thou art joyous, Atli, | for of evil thou tellest,