Else yet might we all | on Jormunrek

Together our sister’s | slaying avenge.

[6]. “. . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . .

The gear of the Hunnish | kings now give us!

Thou hast whetted us so | to the battle of swords.”

[7]. Laughing did Guthrun | go to her chamber,

The helms of the kings | from the cupboards she took,

And mail-coats broad, | to her sons she bore them;

On their horses’ backs | the heroes leaped.

[8]. Then Hamther spake, | the high of heart: [[541]]