But Sigurth only | of all was dear,

He whom my brothers | brought to his death.

[11]. “A greater sorrow | I saw not nor knew,

Yet more it seemed | I must suffer yet

When the princes great | to Atli gave me.

[12]. “The brave boys I summoned | to secret speech;

For my woes requital | I might not win

Till off the heads | of the Hniflungs I hewed.

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[13]. “To the sea I went, | my heart full sore