Foul scorn was my meed | from the crafty maid,

And nought from the woman I won.

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[103]. Though glad at home, | and merry with guests,

A man shall be wary and wise;

The sage and shrewd, | wide wisdom seeking,

Must see that his speech be fair;

A fool is he named | who nought can say,

For such is the way of the witless.

[104]. I found the old giant, | now back have I fared,